Although the mean levels of reproductive hormones were lower in the LTG group compared to the controls, among traditional antiepileptic drugs, LTG had fewer side effects on reproductive hormones. Therefore, it is a good adjuvant and substitute drug for epilepsy control instead of CBZ and VPA.
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