Aug 11, 2024 · If you have ADHD and menstruate, your cycle can have a big impact on your ADHD symptoms. And ADHD medications can also make it more likely that you’ll have premenstrual syndrome ( PMS ).

Jan 9, 2024 · Fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, as well as during significant life events such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, can markedly influence the presentation of ADHD symptoms in...

May 22, 2024 · Here, we’ll break down the phases of the menstrual cycle, what you can expect to experience at each stage, and ideas for cycle syncing according to your changing ADHD symptoms and energy levels (with tips from ADDitude readers*).

Jan 22, 2025 · The ADHD burnout cycle is a pattern of behavior that involves periods of high excitement and over-commitment followed by exhaustion and burnout. It often starts with a surge of new ideas and eagerness to take on new challenges, making it easy to over-commit.

Apr 23, 2024 · Explore the connection between menstrual cycles and ADHD symptoms. Learn how hormonal changes and premenstrual syndrome can impact management and treatment.

Jul 16, 2024 · Our menstrual cycle can have a profound impact on our ADHD brains. And as you’ve probably guessed, it all comes down to those pesky/ downright obnoxious hormones.

Feb 8, 2024 · During the week before menstruation begins, increasing progesterone and declining dopamine can provoke and exacerbate ADHD symptoms such as irritability, forgetfulness, and impulsivity (often at the same time) and heighten emotional dysregulation.

May 30, 2024 · For individuals with ADHD who menstruate, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone across the menstrual cycle invariably impact ADHD symptoms, emotions, and functioning. We know this to be true, but there is almost no research validating this relationship.

Feb 1, 2024 · We propose a novel theory of activational effects of cyclical circulating ovarian hormones on ADHD with increasing risk at times of rapid declines in estrogen.

Feb 27, 2025 · The menstrual cycle typically lasts around 28 days, but it can vary from person to person. Hormones control each stage and shape how your body prepares for pregnancy or resets for the next cycle. ADHD and your hormones. Symptoms of ADHD can include trouble with focus and organization and, for some, hyperactivity or impulsivity.