Patient's question:
I have been troubled by epilepsy for many years. Every year, the problem of seizures reappears. Due to epilepsy, I have never dared to have children after getting married, fearing that it would be harmful to the child's growth and health. I would like to ask if epilepsy patients can get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, epilepsy patients need to stop taking medication for at least one year after successfully controlling epilepsy to avoid recurrence, as pregnancy may trigger seizures. Additionally, medications used to control epilepsy may have an impact on the fetus, potentially causing birth defects. It is recommended to take the medication on schedule and in the prescribed dosage to prevent self-withdrawal or overdose. Avoid catching colds or being exposed to stimuli that may trigger seizures. Epilepsy has a certain kind of reverse generational genetic tendency.