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Epilepsy/Infertility?
Sat, 10/28/2006 - 23:21Topic: Women With Epilepsy
I was wondering if there is anyone that has Epilepsy that is or has suffered from infertility? I am 26 yrs. old and have been seizure free for close to 10 years. I have suffered with Epilepsy since I was 5 yrs. old. I was on depakote, but have been med free for 4 years. My husband and I have been trying to conceive from 3 years now. My periods are crazy. I have 2 periods a month. I have been getting help from my GYNO for over a year. I've been through test and fertility drugs. I still have been unable to conceive, without a reason of why I have been unsuccessful. I was just wondering if there was anyone that might be going through the same thing or have heard of anything. I would appreciate any advice I can get at this point. Thank you!
Comments
Re: Re: Epilepsy/Infertility?
Submitted by powerofprayer on Sun, 2006-10-29 - 11:42
Lisa,
I am not having seizures and have not been on medication for about 4 years. I am having ovulation problems my cylces are 17-20 days apart. I didn't know if my Epilepsy had anything to do with me having infertility or something totally different. I am just looking for answers.
Re: Re: Re: Epilepsy/Infertility?
Submitted by angel_lts on Sun, 2006-10-29 - 12:18
Sure Epilepsy can cause this problem but it can be hard to say it can be several other things too. When you do have too many menstrual cycles a month that can cause the ovulation problem.
Are you seizure free? And is your progesterone low?
Good luck
lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/
Re: Epilepsy/Infertility?
Submitted by angel_lts on Sun, 2006-10-29 - 09:14
No I never dealt with infertility. But I have dealt with progesterone. I was wondering if you are having alot of seizures at this time? I am sure they checked your progesterone and estrogen levels too?? Make sure you are not too stress, for that will not help matters either. http://www.epilepsy.com/articles/ar_1147959540.html best of luck to you Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/