Intractable epilepsy, hormonal and reproductive problems: human and animal studies.
Both women and men with epilepsy run significant risks of reproductive dysfunction. These problems are seldom addressed, however, either by the medical profession or by lay organizations. Many physicians are not even aware of these health risks. Increased awareness of--and treatment of--these problems are important goals for the future.
Burnham
W McIntyre
WM
Department of Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Edwards
Heather E
HE
D000818:Animals; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D006728:Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D006728:Hormones