Women with epilepsy initiating a progestin IUD: A prospective pilot study of safety and acceptability

Effective contraception enables women with epilepsy (WWE) to plan their pregnancies and improve outcomes for themselves and their children. Although popular among all women, complex drug interactions limit the efficacy and safety of oral contraceptives (OCs) for WWE. We sought to explore the safety, acceptability, and pharmacokinetic impact of a progestin‐containing intrauterine device (IUD) in WWE.

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