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Epilepsy and BC (MOC Article Review)

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Episode • Mar 6, 2021 • 17m
Use of anti-epilepsy medications (AEM) may complicate the use of contraception. However, some birth control pills may actually reduce the efficacy of the AEMs. Did you know that one AEM may actually lead to PCOS? Which contraceptive methods are preferred with AEM use? And which emergency contraceptive methods are approved with AEM use? We will address each of these questions and more in this session! (ABOG 2021 MOC article summary).