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ADHD Is Different for Women
Women at Work
The Impact of Hormones on Cognitive and Emotional Functioning-ADHD-women
Hormones, particularly estrogen, have a significant impact on the receptors in the brain for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. When estrogen levels are high, women with ADHD experience less anxiety, better focus, and improved mood. Conversely, when estrogen levels drop, particularly during perimenopause, women with ADHD may feel anxious, moody, and experience ADHD symptoms more severely. There are two critical points in a female's life when ADHD is commonly diagnosed: puberty and around the age of 39, which coincides with the beginning of perimenopause. However, psychiatrists and gynecologists are often not trained in understanding how hormones affect cognitive and emotional functioning. They tend to focus on hormone levels within the normal range rather than considering the impact of hormonal fluctuations. It has been found that it's not the absolute amount of estrogen but the fluctuation of estrogen that contributes to ADHD symptoms. Thus, there is a need for greater awareness and research on the importance of hormones in women with ADHD.
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