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149 Women with ADHD: How Estrogen Impacts Our Symptoms

I Have ADHD Podcast

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Estrogen's Impact on the Brain and Mental Health

Estrogen doesn't just affect our gonads and monthly cycles, but also impacts the brain. Mental health disorders are caused by neurotransmitters in the brain. Estrogen enhances the release of these neurotransmitters, and a decrease in estrogen levels leads to a decrease in dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, resulting in worsened symptoms.

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