

Hormonal Fluctuations & ADHD in Women | Guest Linda Roggli
13 snips Dec 2, 2022
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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.
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.
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.