ADHD Chatter Cambridge Educated Psychiatrist Shares 3 Tips For ADHD Women
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Jun 30, 2025 Dr. Judith Mohring, a Cambridge-educated psychiatrist, shares valuable insights from her 25 years of experience in ADHD and menopause. She discusses how hormonal changes during perimenopause can exacerbate ADHD symptoms in women and offers necessary strategies for management. Judith emphasizes the importance of recognizing the traits of menopause that may mimic ADHD. She also provides tips on fostering emotional resilience and effective communication for partners navigating these changes together, ensuring a supportive environment for all.
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ADHD Underdiagnosed in Perimenopause Women
- ADHD in women is often underdiagnosed because symptoms like inattention and internalization differ from typical presentations.
- Perimenopause unmasked ADHD as hormonal changes disrupt coping strategies, worsening symptoms under midlife stressors.
Defining Menopause vs Perimenopause
- Menopause is defined as the day 12 months after the last period; the preceding years are perimenopause with fluctuating hormones.
- Perimenopause symptoms mimic body gaslighting, with irregular cycles and confusing physical and mental symptoms.
Estrogen Drop Worsens ADHD Symptoms
- Estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause cause decreased dopamine and serotonin, worsening ADHD symptoms like inattention.
- Estrogen's effect on brain function links hormonal changes directly to neurodiverse symptom fluctuations.
