Refined Leadership - ADHD Lens

Hormonal Fluctuations & ADHD in Women | Guest Linda Roggli

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Dec 2, 2022
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INSIGHT

Estradiol Drives Brain And Dopamine

  • Estradiol (E2) is the dominant estrogen driving mood and cognitive effects during reproductive years.
  • Estrogen levels surge and fall across life stages and strongly influence ADHD-related dopamine function.
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The Monthly 'Fan Dance' Upsets ADHD

  • The monthly 'fan dance' (estrogen rise then crash) creates predictable mood and ADHD symptom swings.
  • Those monthly hormone shifts can worsen attention, memory, and motivation when estrogen drops.
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Estrogen Boosts Medication And Dopamine

  • Estrogen supports neurotransmitter activity, especially dopamine, which many people with ADHD lack.
  • Low estrogen phases reduce medication effectiveness and worsen ADHD symptoms.
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