Which of the following methods of contraception should be avoided in women with epilepsy?
Correct Answer: Oral contraceptive pills
Description: All the antileptics (except for sodium valproate and clonazepam) have the propey to induce the enzyme complex which metabolizes the oral contraceptives. Hence it is better avoided in patients with a history of epilepsy on medications. The other three methods of contraception mentioned in the question have no such contraindication. Ref: Dutta textbook of Obstetrics, 6th Edition, Page 545; Textbook of Gynaecology By Rao, Page 183-184
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