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Melikova S.Ya.

Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan

The problem of depression in women with epilepsy during pregnancy and after childbirth

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Melikova S.Ya.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2019;119(11‑2): 70‑73

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro201911911270

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THE PROBLEM OF DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH EPILEPSY DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER CHILDBIRTH
THE PROBLEM OF DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH EPILEPSY DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER CHILDBIRTH

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Melikova SYa. The problem of depression in women with epilepsy during pregnancy and after childbirth. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2019;119(11‑2):70‑73. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro201911911270

Подписка 2026 Журнал неврологии и психиатрии им. С.С. Корсакова. Спецвыпуски (S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry (special issues))
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Abstract:

The review analyzes the results of recent studies on depression and anxiety in women with epilepsy during pregnancy and after childbirth. It has been confirmed that the risk of depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth is higher in women with epilepsy compared to general population. Risk factors for these disorders, effects of drugs (AEDs, antidepressants) on pregnancy, fetus and course of epilepsy are considered. Postpartum depression is more common in late-age and multiple pregnancies. Further study of depression and anxiety in women with epilepsy during pregnancy and after childbirth can help prevent possible risks both for mother and for the baby.

Keywords:

epilepsy
postpartum depression
pregnancy antiepileptic drugs

Authors:

Melikova S.Ya.

Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan

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