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Epilepsy: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Read about vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), a technique used to treat control seizures in people with epilepsy. Learn more from WebMD.
Working With Your Doctor for the Best Epilepsy Treatment

If you've just been diagnosed with epilepsy, you will want to know all your options for treatment. WebMD explains various medications and surgical options to control seizures.
Epilepsy and Your Changing Hormones

A woman's hormone levels seem to play a role in epilepsy -- especially during puberty, ovulation, and menopause. Learn more from WebMD.
Epilepsy and Extratemporal Cortical Resection

WebMD explains extratemporal cortical resection, a brain surgery that can reduce or eliminate epileptic seizures.
Epilepsy and Multiple Subpial Transection (MST)

WebMD explains multiple subpial transection (MST), a surgery which is used to control brain seizures in people with epilepsy who don't respond to medication.
Birth Control for Women With Epilepsy

Epilepsy drugs and certain birth control methods may interact. If you're a woman with epilepsy, talk to your doctors about your options when planning or avoiding pregnancy. WebMD explains.
New Moms With Epilepsy

New moms who have epilepsy have unique concerns about their baby's safety. WebMD offers tips on breastfeeding, bathing, carrying your baby, and more.
Epilepsy and Lesionectomy

WebMD explains lesionectomy, a brain surgery used to relieve seizures in people with epilepsy.
Alternative Treatments for Epilepsy

WebMD looks at various alternative treatments touted for epilepsy.
Women, Pregnancy, and Epilepsy

Women with epilepsy overwhelmingly have healthy babies. But it's important to work closely with doctors throughout the pregnancy to ensure that they are taking the right epilepsy medications and other supplements to prevent against birth defects. WebMD tells you more.