Quick Study: Women and Epilepsy

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Women with epilepsy present with unique management challenges/treatment needs throughout their lifetime which may be linked to hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle (or puberty), pregnancy, and menopause.

Case Support
Healthcare providers can present your de-identified case for advice, support and written recommendations.
This Quick Study series is facilitated by the University Health Network (UHN).

Syllabus
- Discuss the interaction between oral contraceptives and ASM
- Recognize special considerations for prescribing ASM and reproduction
- Describe the rates of teratogenicity for various ASMs
- Recognize and describe caregiver safety concerns such as breastfeeding and caring for young children
- Discuss how the hormonal fluctuations prior to and during menstruation can impact seizure frequency
- Explore the implications of epilepsy during menopause (include bone health)
Didactics & Recordings
Available after cycle starts
Clinical Leads

Julien Hébert, MD(CM), MSc (Medical Lead)
Neurologist & Epileptologist, Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)

Kyle Goldberger, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EEG) (Medical Lead)
Epilepsy Specialist & Neurologist, Southlake Regional Health Centre

Keriann Tingling, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)

Safiya Ladak, BSc.Phm.
Clinical Pharmacist, Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)

Carol LaFleur, MSW
Social Worker, Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)

Rosie Smith, M.A., R.P.
Epilepsy Community Educator (Epilepsy Toronto)