Can a woman with epilepsy pass it on to the next generation?

It is possible for a woman with epilepsy to pass it on to the next generation, but the probability is relatively low, and if the epilepsy is caused by acquired factors and other conditions, it is usually not inherited. 1. It may be inherited: it has been shown that some genes are related to epilepsy, and there may be family aggregation. For example, if the parents have epilepsy and there is a family history of epilepsy, the likelihood of passing it on to the next generation will increase, but the probability is relatively low. 2. Not hereditary: If a woman’s epilepsy is caused by trauma to the brain, intracranial infection or stroke, it is symptomatic epilepsy and will not be passed on to the next generation. Women with epilepsy need to be treated in time, and if they have the need to get pregnant, they should go to a regular hospital in time for a comprehensive evaluation of the pregnancy indicators, and then prepare for pregnancy under the guidance of the doctor, so as to avoid any adverse consequences.