Cognitive Symptoms and ADHD Challenges in Perimenopause

Menopause! It happens to roughly half of the human race, but it continues to be shrouded in mystery for many people. In today’s episode we discuss this very important transition. We cover:

1. Why are we doing an episode on menopause?
2. The social aspect of the menopause transition.
3. An overview of our sex hormones and how these change during the menopause transition.
4. Early and premature menopause.
5. Common signs and symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause.
6. The effect of peri-menopause on our mood, cognition, and physical functioning.
7. The research on peri-menopause and menopause in neurodivergent folk.
8. Strategies for managing the menopause transition.

Things we mentioned:

• ADDitude Survey on ADHD and menopause.
• When My Autism Broke, Autism research ‘is all about the blokes and the kids’, and Period of Importance – studies on autism and menopause.
• Australasian Menopause Society

Resources on Menopause:

• Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring Hardcover by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter. Dr Naomi Potter is a UK GP and British Menopause Society accredited specialist doctor.
• Hormone Repair Manual: Every woman's guide to healthy hormones after 40 by Lara Briden
• Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
• The Feel Good Guide to Menopause by Dr Nicola Gates
• https://reframingautism.org.au/menopausal-and-melting-down-an-autistic-tale-of-sensory-survival/
• https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/menopause
• https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/

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