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Epilepsy and Birth Control

November 23, 2014
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Figuring out birth control with epilepsy meds can be a challenge at best.

How will your AEDs affect your birth control? Will your birth control lessen the effectiveness of your meds?

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Research
Tags: birth control, birth control pills, complications, dangers, implant, IUD, mini pills, non hormonal, safety, seizures, side effects, skin patches, vaginal ring

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I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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