Perimenopause can significantly exacerbate ADHD symptoms due to the hormonal changes that occur during this phase of life.
As estrogen levels fluctuate and decrease, women with ADHD may experience increased difficulty with concentration, memory, and emotional regulation. Estrogen, which helps regulate dopamine, a key neurotransmitter for attention and executive function, can make ADHD symptoms more pronounced as hormone levels change. ADHD in women often presents differently than in men, with more internalized symptoms like inattention and anxiety, leading many women to go undiagnosed for decades. It wasn’t until the 1990s that women began to be diagnosed more frequently, as awareness of how ADHD manifests in women increased. Today, a new cohort of women are receiving late diagnoses, recognizing symptoms that were previously ignored. October, ADHD Awareness Month, is an important time to shed light on these issues and advocate for better understanding and support.
October is ADHD Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to raise awareness about this connection.
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