Binding: Paperback
Description: Women with epilepsy have different needs to men with epilepsy especially at various stages in their life cycle. Epilepsy and its treatment can affect or compromise the menstrual cycle contraception fertility and pregnancy child development in the womb child care and the menopause. Conversely the menstrual cycle contraception pregnancy and the menopause can all affect epilepsy and its management. Epilepsy in Women: The Facts adopts the female perspective and describes in detail the special problems that epilepsy can cause. It offers information and practical advice on the symptoms diagnosis and management of the different types of epilepsy providing an invaluable resource that will empower women with the knowledge that they need to take control of their health and to cope with their condition. The book contains numerous case histories which provide surprising insights into the experiences of women with epilepsy and Myths and Facts boxes which help the reader sort the valuable information from the misleading.
Title: Epilepsy In Women
Author(s): Clarke Harriet (A Person With Epilepsy)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199548835
Pages: 180 Pages, 10 2-Colour Line Drawings
Publication Date: 2/28/2009
Series: The Facts
Category: Women's Health