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Birth Control for Women with Epilepsy (Copyright © Epilepsy Foundation )

2005, On-line publication, English
Web link: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/living/women/hormones/weibirthcontrol.cfm

Description:

This fact sheet explores the complex interactions between hormonal birth control and some of the medications used to control seizures. It explores the question of whether epileptic women can take hormonal birth control ("the pill") and have it be effective.

Availability information:

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source:

Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover MD 20785

Phone number(s):

(301) 459-3700
(800) 332-1000
(800) 332-2070 (TDD)

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NWHIC record number P-4559

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