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| UCB AED Pregnancy Registry |
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| UCB, Inc. has established the UCB AED Pregnancy Registry (formally, the Keppra Pregnancy Registry) to advance scientific knowledge about safety and outcomes associated with pregnant women being treated with Keppra. To ensure broad program access and reach, either your healthcare provider or you can initiate enrollment. |
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| For more information about the UCB AED Pregnancy Registry, talk to your doctor or call 1-888-537-7734 (1-888-KEP-PREG). |
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| Menstruation |
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| Control a Vicious Cycle |
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| Do you have more seizures before or around the time of your period? If so, you're not alone. About half of women with epilepsy have seizures during this time. It's called catamenial (KAT-uh-MEEN-ee-ul) epilepsy and it can be hard to control. Check with your neurologist to see how altering your medication can help. You can also help yourself by getting enough sleep and avoiding alcohol and stress. |
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| Menopause |
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| Look to Your Past |
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| Most women with epilepsy experience menopause at about the same age as other women-50 years old. However, this may occur 10 years earlier for a minority of women with epilepsy. In fact, your seizure history may be a factor in when you experience menopause. Women who experienced seizures near the time of their period or have had many seizures are more likely to go through menopause earlier. |
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| Hormone-replacement therapy |
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| Understand the Facts |
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| Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause can relieve women of symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent osteoporosis. This can be very important to women with epilepsy since seizures can lead to falling and breaking weakened bones. |
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| Unfortunately, certain types of HRT may increase the risk of stroke and breast or uterine cancer. Plus, certain types of HRT medicines may cause more seizures than others. Some epilepsy medications might affect your bone health as well. Talk with your doctor and ask questions to find the best treatment plan for you. |
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