People with epilepsy can get married if they are well controlled, because epilepsy has the possibility of heredity, and those who have the need to have children can undergo genetic counseling before considering whether to have children.
Epilepsy is a clinical syndrome caused by highly synchronized abnormal neuronal discharges due to a variety of causes, with common manifestations such as sensory, psychiatric, and motor disorders. The etiology of the disease is complex, but it is possible to get married with good control.
The prevalence of close relatives of patients with symptomatic epilepsy is 15%, which is higher than that of the general population. People with epilepsy should preferably undergo genetic counseling before marriage to minimize the heritability of epilepsy.
People with epilepsy who are preparing for pregnancy should consult with a medical professional to choose the appropriate antiepileptic drugs, so as to avoid the use of drugs leading to fetal teratogenicity and other adverse consequences.