Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed
During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience cognitive changes that mimic and may be confused with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD).
But how do the hormonal changes of menopause uniquely affect women who have ADHD? The science, unfortunately, is simply not there.
Despite increased and hugely warranted interest, there are no studies that specifically examine menopause in females with ADHD.
And that is a serious medical problem.But what we do know – about menopause in general, the role of estrogen, and the effects of hormonal fluctuations on ‘ADHD-like’ symptoms – may help us understand the menopausal transition for women with ADHD, and how clinicians can approach treatment and care for this group.MENOPAUSE & ADHD SURVEYPlease click to complete an ADDitude survey on the impact of menopause on ADHD symptoms among women to help our editors better understand your experience and develop helpful resources.
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