ADHD News & Research
Sex Hormones in Women Impact ADHD Symptoms, Medication Efficacy: Study
Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels influence inattention, impulsivity, and emotional...
Hormones & ADHD
An exploration of research — existing and desperately needed — that links hormonal fluctuations to ADHD symptoms across the life cycle, and advice from leading clinicians on how to best serve patients impacted by changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and more.
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
Testosterone and ADHD in Men: Is There a Link?
Limited research exists on the implications of testosterone on ADHD symptoms, or on mood, cognition,...
ADHD in Women
Change of Heart: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women with ADHD
Heart disease in perimenopausal women with ADHD is widespread, and often un-recognized. Learn about...
ADHD in Women
ADHD and the PMDD Roller Coaster
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) plagues nearly half of all women with ADHD. Learn about PMDD’s...
ADHD in Women
Let’s Talk About Perimenopause and ADHD
Hormonal fluctuations in midlife can hit women with ADHD hard. Learn what perimenopause treatment...
ADHD in Women
Falling Estrogen, Soaring ADHD: Menopause Care for Neurodivergent Women
Declining hormone levels can seriously aggravate your ADHD traits in perimenopausal and menopausal...
ADHD in Women
Hormonal Changes in Women with ADHD: 4 Gaping Holes in Research
Virtually no studies exist on the relationship between lifelong hormonal changes and ADHD symptoms in...
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
“ADHD and Puberty: How Hormones Shape Behavior and Mental Health in Adolescents” [Video Replay & Podcast #558]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#558), download the slide presentation, and...
Adult Blogs
“How I Restarted My Life After a Post-Menopausal ADHD Diagnosis”
“Midlife…is not a crisis. It’s a slow, brutal un...
ADHD in Women
42 Raw Confessions from Women with ADHD
ADDitude asked its readers: What do you wish the world knew about being a girl or woman with ADHD?...
ADHD in Women
Could Cycle Dosing ADHD Medication Improve Treatment Outcomes?
Could increasing the dosage of prescribed stimulant medication during the luteal phase of the...
ADHD in Women
What Is the Safety and Efficacy of ADHD Medication Use During Pregnancy?
Do the benefits of ADHD medication use to expectant and new parents outweigh any potential risks to...