Epilepsy in Women: Menarche to Menopause
and
Pharmacologic Management of Women with Epilepsy
Presenters: Isha Snehal, MD, PGY-4 Neurology Resident, Department of Neurological Sciences, UNMC
and
Erin Dennis, MD, Epilepsy Fellow, Department of Neurological Sciences, UNMC

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this accredited continuing education activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Discuss the socioeconomic aspects associated with girls and women with epilepsy
• Discuss physiology affecting women with epilepsy through their life-cycle
• Discuss pathophysiology of catamenial epilepsy
• List best practice guidelines for epilepsy in women

• Describe interactions between anti-seizure medications and hormone-containing drugs
• Review anti-seizure medication safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Identify treatment options for catamenial epilepsy
• Discuss nutritional/vitamin supplementation in women with epilepsy

ZOOM: https://unmc.zoom.us/j/97461621092
PASSCODE: 886648 • No fee to attend