Sex and contraception

Find out more about how having epilepsy can affect sex, fertility and choosing the right contraception.

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Sex

Although having epilepsy doesn’t affect the sex life of most people, it can sometimes play a part.

We have information and advice about where to go for help if you need it.

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Contraception

Your epilepsy treatment can play a role in deciding what contraception works best for you. Find out more about which epilepsy medicines may interact with contraceptives.

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Thinking of having a baby?

Find out more about starting a family in our pregnancy section.

Having a baby

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Contraception Sex and epilepsy Periods and the menstrual cycle Planning a baby Taking epilepsy medicines Seizure triggers First aid Health and wellbeing Living with epilepsy The Epilepsy Action helpline More support from Epilepsy Action
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