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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: Epilepsy/Infertility?
Submitted by maraj on Sun, 2006-10-29 - 15:44
Yes, I am infertile. I have JME and was taking Depakote for many years. I am now transitioning to Lamictal. Depakote has been linked to PCOS, which can cause infertility (although, since you've been med free for 4 years, this may not be the case for you). My cycles are far apart though, not so close together like yours are. I would recommend going to a reproductive endocrinologist for an accurate diagnosis, if you haven't already been to one.
Re: Epilepsy/Infertility?
Submitted by gretat on Mon, 2006-12-11 - 10:54
Re: Infertility/epilepsy
I didn't have problems with infertility, but I have had 5 miscarriages. We have seen several top infertility, maternal fetal medicine and neurology specialists and they said they can't figure out why. The only explanation is that seizure meds possibly affect placental attachment to the uterus and hormone levels.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Epilepsy/Infertility?
Submitted by powerofprayer on Sun, 2006-10-29 - 15:58
I am seizure free. It's hard for my Gyno to check my progesterone, since it has to be done a certain day of the cycle and my cycles are not long enough. By the time they need to check it I have started a new cycle. We had tryed to get an accurate reading for 4 months in a roll. My Gyno thought it would be best to move on to other test and to see if we could get my cycles regulated. Unfortunately, my Gyno has done everything he possible can to check what is causing my irregular cycles. He wants me to go see a fertility specialist, I just don't think I am ready for that. It's very frustrating for me, not knowing what is wrong. I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Powerofprayer