Patient's question:
I have been sick for three or four years and have never been able to heal on my own. I have been to many hospitals, but it still hasn't worked. I just got divorced and want to have a baby, but I don't know if it's possible. The kind of help I need: How can someone with epilepsy consider having children?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is generally difficult to heal completely on its own and requires long-term oral antiepileptic drugs for treatment. In addition to certain hereditary factors, epilepsy patients are generally advised not to conceive during treatment, as pregnancy may cause the disease to recur repeatedly. Antiepileptic drugs can also interfere with fetal health and brain development. It is recommended that you follow your doctor's advice and actively treat the condition. Once the condition permits, gradually increase the medication dosage under the guidance of a doctor until you can eventually stop taking the medication. It is best to wait at least one year after stopping the medication before considering pregnancy.