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In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Sarita Maturu, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Board Member at My Epilepsy Story, a non-profit for women with epilepsy. They talk all about exactly what a seizure is, when women may be more susceptible to seizures, and what the female-specific impacts of an epilepsy diagnosis are. Enjoy the episode!Remember to like, rate and subscribe to the FemTech Focus podcast!Guest bioSarita Maturu is an Epileptologist at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Epilepsy Division and is the Director of Specialty Clinics within the Neurology department. She has a special interest in women with epilepsy along with young adults and adolescents with epilepsy. Pursuant to this passion, she has developed the Epilepsy Pregnancy Clinic at OSU and has helped start the Epilepsy Transition Clinic that is done in conjunction with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She currently is a board member of My Epilepsy Story which is the only nonprofit organization for women with epilepsy. Company bioMy Epilepsy Story (MES) is an international, non-profit organization that serves to bridge the gap for women and girls diagnosed with epilepsy, as well as the children impacted by their mother’s epilepsy, by Collaborating, Advocating, Researching, and Educating (C.A.R.E.) people everywhere about women’s health and epilepsy. FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast with Dr. Brittany Barreto is a meaningfully provocative conversational series that brings FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women’s health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women’s health market.Time Stamps[02:26] Dr. Sarita Maturu’s background[05:41] What is a seizure?[07:15] What is epilepsy?[11:10] Consequences of seizures[12:40] Causes of epilepsy[13:44] Prevalence of epilepsy[15:09] Epilepsy in females[17:27] Epilepsy medication[20:59] Interactions with hormones[24:46] Research[27:13] My Epilepsy Story[29:27] Female-specific impacts of living with epilepsy[31:55] What is an area of women’s health and wellness that still needs innovating?[34:29] What does the femtech industry need the most in order to be successful?ResourcesMy Epilepsy StoryCall To Action!Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, and if you like the show please leave us a review!Episode ContributorsDr. Sarita MaturuMy Epilepsy StoryWebsite: https://myepilepsystory.org/LinkedIn: @My Epilepsy StoryTwitter: @myepilepsystoryInstagram: @myepilepsystoryFacebook: @My Epilepsy StoryYoutube: @myepilepsystory9968Dr Brittany BarretoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanybarreto/Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarretoFemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocusFemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights