Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 189-195, December 2007

Hormonal Consequences of Epilepsy

  • Adenike Opaleke, MD
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  • Sandra L. Helmers, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Sandra L. Helmers, MD, Emory Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Emory University School of Medicine, The Emory Clinic, 1365-A Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322.

Emory Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Emory University School of Medicine, The Emory Clinic, Atlanta, GA.

Epilepsy is a common disorder in childhood. The effects of recurrent seizures and the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during childhood and adolescence on reproductive endocrine health are poorly defined. We review effects of hormones on epilepsy and vice versa along with the effects of treatment (AEDs) on hormones in children.

Keywords: epilepsy, childhood, hormones, endocrine, AEDs

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PII: S1071-9091(07)00058-7

doi:10.1016/j.spen.2007.08.005

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 189-195, December 2007

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