Does epilepsy affect fertility

Answer 1

It has been said that people with Epilepsy can be less fertile than someone that does not have Epilepsy. The difference, if any, is very minor. It can actually be a result of medications being taken, rather than Epilepsy itself. There is little affect on the ability of couples to have children where one or other or both have epilepsy. People may have fertility problems that have no connection to the fact they have epilepsy.

Answer 2

Yes, women who have epilepsy can indeed get pregnant. Lots of parents have epilepsy. Some forms of epilepsy can be passed on, but not all, so that aspect isn't necessarily a big risk. Parents would know what form they have and the risk, if any, of it being passed on. Other than that concern, there is no reason why a woman with epilepsy cannot get pregnant.

Answer 3

Epilepsy is generally not hereditary. There is little chance of it being passed on. It depends on the type of epilepsy, and there are many kinds. If the type and cause of their epilepsy is known, then it can be evaluated if there is a chance of it being passed on, but most forms are not. For example, someone can get seizures as a result of a head injury. That will not be passed on to their children.