Epilepsy In Women, Volume 83: The Scientific Basis For Clinical Management (international Review Of Neurobiology)

This volume guides the practitioner in the current management of women with epilepsy, in a comprehensive and scientifically informed manner. Many chapters are devoted to the various aspects of pregnancy management for women with epilepsy, from reducing the risks of medication exposure to breast feeding. All female age groups are discussed and chapters on issues important for adolescents and the mature women are also included. The editors have included internationally recognized experts as contributors, to bring together a body of knowledge unparalleled in previous settings. This book should be a guide to management for women with epilepsy for years to come, due to its solid scientific basis and the comprehensive vision of the contributors. * Features discussions on issues for women with epilepsy that span "from the lab to the clinic"* Encompasses the current state of this evolving topic * Organized in discreet clinical entities for easy reference with helpful tables and figures Content: Series Editors Page ii Copyright page Page iv Contributors to Volume 83 Pages xiii-xv Preface Pages xvii-xviii Barry E. Gidal, Cynthia L. Harden Chapter 1 Gender Differences in Pharmacological Response Review Article Pages 1-10 Gail D. Anderson Chapter 2 Epidemiology and Classification of Epilepsy: Gender Comparisons Review Article Pages 11-26 John C. McHugh, Norman Delanty Chapter 3 Hormonal Influences on Seizures: Basic Neurobiology Review Article Pages 27-77 Cheryl A. Frye Chapter 4 Catamenial Epilepsy Review Article Pages 79-90 Patricia E. Penovich, Sandra Helmers Chapter 5 Epilepsy in Women: Special Considerations for Adolescents Review Article Pages 91-111 Mary L. Zupanc, Sheryl Haut Chapter 6 Contraception in Women with Epilepsy: Pharmacokinetic Interactions, Contraceptive Options, and Management Review Article Pages 113-134 Caryn Dutton, Nancy Foldvary‐Schaefer Chapter 7 Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy: Menstrual Cycle Abnormalities, Fertility, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Review Article Pages 135-155 Jürgen Bauer, Déirdre Cooper‐Mahkorn Chapter 8 Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy: Role of Antiepileptic Drugs and Psychotropic Medications Review Article Pages 157-167 Mary A. Gutierrez, Romila Mushtaq, Glen Stimmel Chapter 9 Pregnancy in Epilepsy: Issues of Concern Review Article Pages 169-180 John DeToledo Chapter 10 Teratogenicity and Antiepileptic Drugs: Potential Mechanisms Review Article Pages 181-204 Mark S. Yerby Chapter 11 Antiepileptic Drug Teratogenesis: What are the Risks for Congenital Malformations and Adverse Cognitive Outcomes? Review Article Pages 205-213 Cynthia L. Harden Chapter 12 Teratogenicity of Antiepileptic Drugs: Role of Pharmacogenomics Review Article Pages 215-225 Raman Sankar, Jason T. Lerner Chapter 13 Antiepileptic Drug Therapy in Pregnancy I: Gestation‐Induced Effects on AED Pharmacokinetics Review Article Pages 227-240 Page B. Pennell, Collin A. Hovinga Chapter 14 Antiepileptic Drug Therapy in Pregnancy II: Fetal and Neonatal Exposure Review Article Pages 241-258 Collin A. Hovinga, Page B. Pennell Chapter 15 Seizures in Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management Review Article Pages 259-271 Robert L. Beach, Peter W. Kaplan Chapter 16 Management of Epilepsy and Pregnancy: An Obstetrical Perspective Review Article Pages 273-282 Julian N. Robinson, Jane Cleary‐Goldman Chapter 17 Pregnancy Registries: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Bias Interpretation of Pregnancy Registry Data Review Article Pages 283-304 Marianne Cunnington, John Messenheimer Chapter 18 Bone Health in Women with Epilepsy: Clinical Features and Potential Mechanisms Review Article Pages 305-328 Alison M. Pack, Thaddeus S. Walczak Chapter 19 Metabolic Effects of AEDs: Impact on Body Weight, Lipids and Glucose Metabolism Review Article Pages 329-346 Raj D. Sheth, Georgia Montouris Chapter 20 Psychiatric Comorbidities in Epilepsy Review Article Pages 347-383 W. Curt LaFrance jr., Andres M. Kanner, Bruce Hermann Chapter 21 Issues for Mature Women with Epilepsy Review Article Pages 385-395 Cynthia L. Harden Chapter 22 Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Interactions of Psychotropic Drugs with Antiepileptic Drugs Review Article Pages 397-416 Andres M. Kanner, Barry E. Gidal Chapter 23 Health Disparities in Epilepsy: How Patient‐Oriented Outcomes in Women Differ from Men Review Article Pages 417-419 Frank Gilliam Index Pages 421-432 Contents of Recent Volumes Pages 433-458 Guides the practitioner in the management of women with epilepsy, in a comprehensive and scientifically informed manner. This book provides many chapters that are devoted to the various aspects of pregnancy management for women with epilepsy, from reducing the risks of medication exposure to breast feeding.