What are the special characteristics of female epilepsy patients? Experts from the Epilepsy Treatment Center of Guangzhou梓Jing Hospital indicate that female epilepsy patients differ from other groups of epilepsy patients. Female epilepsy patients have to go through pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Once a woman develops epilepsy, her treatment and clinical management will be different from that of male epilepsy patients. Due to physiological factors, menstrual cycles, and the impact of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, female epilepsy patients bear more responsibilities and mental burdens. What are the special characteristics of female epilepsy patients? Experts from Wuhan Dibang Epilepsy Research Institute, the best epilepsy treatment hospital, state: In fact, there are no insurmountable obstacles. Female epilepsy patients face three tests: pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. As long as they pay attention, these hurdles can be easily overcome.
Special aspects of treating female epilepsy:
1. Pregnancy in female epilepsy patients:
Before becoming pregnant, female epilepsy patients must communicate thoroughly with a specialist and make a pregnancy plan. In the six months before pregnancy, under the guidance of a specialist, the frequency of epileptic seizures should be minimized, and the dosage of epilepsy medication should also be reduced to the lowest possible while still controlling seizures. This helps prevent drugs from causing malformations in the fetus. Additionally, folic acid should be taken regularly. By doing so, it is believed that the baby born to a female patient will also be healthy.
2. Childbirth in female epilepsy patients:
Before delivery, to be on the safe side, female epilepsy patients should give birth at a maternity hospital with experience in epilepsy treatment, and ensure that the hospital is prepared for any potential seizure rescue measures. During and after childbirth, an adequate amount of anti-epileptic drugs should be taken. If a seizure occurs during delivery, measures should be taken quickly to stop the seizure and ensure the safety of the newborn.
3. Breastfeeding in female epilepsy patients:
During breastfeeding, drugs can pass from the mother's milk to the infant, potentially causing side effects. At this time, one should constantly observe if the child shows any adverse reactions such as weak sucking, poor sleep, or sedation. If the mother has been taking medication for a long time, experts suggest not breastfeeding. If only small amounts of medication are being taken, it is best to consult a professional epilepsy specialist to avoid toxic side effects in the child.
★☆Source of this article★☆ —— Guangzhou Zi Jing Hospital Epilepsy Treatment Center
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