Hacking Your ADHD Research Recap with Skye: Late Diagnosis of Women in Sweden
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Aug 22, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Skye Waterson, from Unconventional Organization, dives into the late diagnosis of ADHD in women in Sweden. She reveals that women are diagnosed nearly 3.9 years later than men, often due to cultural misunderstandings. Skye emphasizes the mental health implications of these delays and the need for more awareness around ADHD in women. The conversation also touches on advancements in diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the importance of understanding gender discrepancies in ADHD recognition.
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Massive Population Study Shows Robust Findings
- The Swedish register study included 85,330 people with ADHD and matched controls, giving strong population-level power.
- Large sample size lets researchers detect sex-based differences in diagnosis timing reliably.
Women Receive ADHD Diagnosis Later
- Women were diagnosed on average 3.9 years later than men in this Swedish sample.
- Males showed an early diagnosis spike (10–20) while females tended to spike later in age.
Personal Accounts Of Late Diagnosis
- Skye learned of her ADHD at the start of her PhD and says knowing earlier would have simplified her path.
- William described his own post-college diagnosis and how earlier knowledge would have eased his struggles.