Controversies in caring for women with epilepsy : sorting through the evidence /

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Imprint:	Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 172 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Subject:	Epilepsy. Epilepsy -- Treatment. Epileptics -- Care. Epilepsy -- etiology. Epilepsy -- physiopathology. Pregnancy Complications. Epilepsy. Epilepsy -- Treatment. Epileptics -- Care.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11255662

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Other authors / contributors:	Sazgar, Mona, editor. Harden, Cynthia L., editor.
ISBN:	9783319291703 331929170X 3319291688 9783319291680 9783319291680
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes index. Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 27, 2016).
Summary:	This text presents difficult management issues surrounding women with epilepsy in a unique format. The Editors provide several controversial cases in adolescence, pre-conception, pregnancy and menopause with invited experts offering their differing opinions. The Editors compare the clinical approaches and build a consensus based on the best available evidence. Professionals charged with managing this challenging patient group will be given insights on providing the best possible care based on current available data and expert opinion.
Other form:	Print version: Sazgar, Mona. Controversies in Caring for Women with Epilepsy : Sorting Through the Evidence. Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2016 9783319291680
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-29170-3

Table of Contents:

I. Adolescence
1. New Onset Primary Generalized Epilepsy in Adolescence
2. New Onset Partial Epilepsy in Adolescence
3. Catamenial Epilepsy in Adolescence
4. Contraception Choice in Adolescence
II. Pre-Conception Counseling
5. Folic Acid Supplementation
6. Risk of Seizure during Pregnancy
7. Seizure Medications and Teratogenicity
8. Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: Failed Other Medications
9. Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: Not Tried Other Medications
10. Epilepsy Inheritance
11. Infertility and Menstrual Disorders: Seizure Medications vs. Seizures
12. Ever Advise Against Pregnancy?
III. Pregnancy/Breast Feeding
13. New Onset Seizures during Pregnancy
14. Valproic Acid and Pregnancy
15. Lamictal and Pregnancy
16. What is Your Advice to Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Regarding Breast Feeding?
IV. Menopause
17. Change in Seizure Pattern and Menopause.<peri-menopausal symptoms="" in="" women="" with="" epilepsy
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