Patient's question:
I have a history of epilepsy, but after treatment, it has been controlled and there have been no more seizures. I am now married and want to have a child, but I am worried that my condition could be passed down to the next generation. I also worry about a recurrence of my condition during pregnancy. I am seeking help. Can people with epilepsy have children?Doctor's answer:
Epileptic patients can have children. After marriage, female epilepsy patients need to persist in taking medication long-term, maintain regular routines, stay in a positive mood, and adopt a healthy lifestyle. If they experience a recurrence, it is recommended not to get pregnant or give birth temporarily, seek timely follow-up treatment, and actively cooperate with doctors to facilitate epilepsy control. Once the condition stabilizes, medication dosage can be increased, and when it reaches a safe level, under the guidance of professional doctors in a regular hospital, epilepsy patients can become pregnant, making childbirth relatively safer.