Can a Young Woman with Epilepsy Get Pregnant When Attacks Are Not Frequent?

A young female patient asks whether she can get pregnant when her epilepsy attacks are infrequent. The doctor advises discontinuing medication and undergoing a comprehensive health check-up during stable periods, and undergoing fetal monitoring at a specialized hospital. At the same time, it is recommended that couples with epilepsy should be cautious when considering pregnancy, as the risk of the next generation developing the disease is higher.
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