Epilepsy and ART
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Abdulrazaq will discuss the interplay of hormones and epilepsy in females with epilepsy focusing prim the known and unknown effects of ART.
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Neurological Conditions: What We Know and What We Need to Know*
Date: October 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Room: Coral 4
Track: Interactive Lunch Workshop (ILW)
Session Description
This interactive lunch workshop will explore the intersection of fertility, fertility treatments, and neurological conditions. Faculty will review current evidence on fertility in individuals with neurologic disorders and provide an overview of common fertility treatments, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg retrieval and fertility preservation, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). The session will also address clinical considerations for patients with neurologic diagnoses undergoing fertility treatment, with a focus on epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, migraine, and stroke. The goal is to equip clinicians with practical knowledge to support patients navigating fertility care.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe common fertility treatment modalities and the potential neurologic impact of associated hormone therapies.
- Develop management and medication monitoring strategies for patients with neurologic conditions undergoing fertility treatment.
- Identify condition-specific risks of fertility treatments in patients with neurologic disorders.
Speakers
- (Chair) Elizabeth Gerard, MD, FANA
- (Co-Chair) Heidi Munger Clary, MD, MPH, FACNS, FAES, FANA
- (Speaker) Aisha Abdulrazaq, MD
- (Speaker) Edith Graham, MD
- (Speaker) Ginette Moores, MD
Multiple Sclerosis and ART
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Graham will review how fertility treatments may influence relapse risk in multiple sclerosis (MS) during the modern DMT era.
Migraine, Stroke Risk and ART
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Moores will explore how fertility therapies may influence migraine patterns and stroke risk, including latest evidence and counseling insights.