Australian Women with Epilepsy

We are proud to support this insightful hybrid seminar with Monash Translational Medicine Community and Researcher Engagement Team (CaRE) on the latest treatments for #Epilepsy, novel research approaches and how consumers can get involved. Register: bit.ly/BrainEpiCaRE #PatientandPublicInvolvement #CommunityEngagement #Healthcare #AustralianWomenWithEpilepsy

This is a free event and encourage people with epilepsy, family members, friends and carers to join us in person or attend virtually! Don’t miss this opportunity to attend and learn about newest epilepsy research and treatments! REGISTER TODAY

Epilepsy Action Australia proudly supports the Australian Pregnancy Register (APR) in their important research on the effects of antiseizure medications during pregnancy. APR is seeking women with epilepsy, or those who have taken antiseizure medications while pregnant or recently given birth, to help us understand their impact on mother and baby. Your participation can make a difference. Join us in this vital research endeavour today - https://loom.ly/1V5N25I #australianpregnancyregister #womenwithepilepsy #epilepsy #epilepsyactionaustralia

Brisbane/ Meanjin: LAST DAY TO PURCHASE IN PERSON TICKETS FOR EMPOWERHER. Tickets for in person close TODAY (July 4th) at 5pm. If you were interested in attending do not miss out! Virtual tickets close tomorrow (July 5th) at 5pm Epilepsy Action Australia The University of Queensland #epilepsy #brisbane #meanjin #virtual #conference https://lnkd.in/gHKaPWcF

Joining an online community like Australian Women with Epilepsy is a great way to connect with others who have a shared experience. 👇 Check out Epilepsy Action Australia’s list of other groups available to people with #epilepsy

Do you have questions about epilepsy and hormones, pregnancy, aging, perimenopause, menopause, contraceptive and family planning and/or mental health? What do you want to know from the experts panel and lived experience panel at the upcoming EmpowerHER Conference? Comment your questions below and we’ll make sure to pass them on👇 Hope you’ve registered! https://lnkd.in/gHKaPWcF

Please take a moment to read this insightful article by Lata Vadlamudi, which explores how women with epilepsy experience a rollercoaster of hormones and seizures, yet are often treated by default in the same way as men. As the keynote presenter at the upcoming EmpowerHer Epilepsy Conference for women, Lata will delve deeper into these critical issues. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gFDGhgA4 #EpilepsyAwareness #WomenWithEpilepsy #EmpowerHerConference #AustralianWomenWithEpilepsy #Epilepsy

Fatigue is a common co-morbidity of epilepsy - in fact a whopping 47.3% of people with epilepsy experience fatigue 🫣 If you do, you’re probably feeling exhausted while you’re reading this. Do you experience fatigue? Let us know about your experience #australianwomenwithepilepsy #AWE #women #womenwithepilepsy #chronicillness #epilepsy #epilepsywarrior References: Ramezani M et al, ‘Fatigue and its Related Factors in Patients with Epilepsy and Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure: a Cross-Sectional Study’, SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 2019 Kwon et al, ‘Fatigue in epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Seizure 45, 2017

3 things to know about epilepsy 💜

💜Do you care for patients living with epilepsy? 💜Are your female patients looking to find out more about #hormones and #epilepsy? At #EmpowerHER Conference top experts and women living with epilepsy will talk about how epilepsy interacts with - 👉 Hormone fluctuations 👉 Pregnancy 👉 Peri-menopause 👉 Menopause Women with epilepsy will gain insights, hear personal stories, and connect with others who understand their journey. Don't let your patients miss this inspiring day of knowledge sharing. 🔥Tickets are on sale now. Brisbane in person and livestream across Australia. https://lnkd.in/gHKaPWcF