title: [Contraceptive methods and epilepsy. Consideration on its physiopathogenesis].
abstract: The authors present six cases of patients with catamenial epilepsy, that use contraceptive methods (hormonal and intrauterine device). A critical report of the physiopathogenic aspects of hormones and epilepsy is also made. The authors conclude that: 1 - It seems there is no doubt about the influence of sexual hormones in epilepsy. 2 - There is no previsibility about the consequence of the use of contraceptives (hormonal and IUD) in patients with catamenial epilepsy. 3 - Further studies are still necessary to demonstrate the risk factors of contraceptive methods in epileptic patients.
mesh_terms: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008598:Menstruation
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
vernacular_title: Métodos contraceptivos e epilepsia. Considerações sobre a fisiopatogenia.