Hormonal Balance and ADHD Myths Debunked: A Conversation with a TOP ADHD Psychiatrist

This special Ask the Psych episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast dives into how hormonal changes – particularly during puberty – impact ADHD symptoms in girls and young women. You’ll discover how estrogen and progesterone fluctuations impact mood, focus and behaviour, and gain practical advice to help manage critical transitions, such as the move to secondary school and beyond. You’ll learn… ✨ How hormonal changes during puberty exacerbate ADHD symptoms. ✨ How tracking your menstrual cycle helps tailor ADHD treatment plans. ✨ The importance of nurturing school environments for girls with ADHD. ✨ Hormonal treatments and their role in managing ADHD. ✨ Practical strategies to build resilience during life transitions. Takeaways: Hormonal fluctuations, especially during puberty and perimenopause, significantly impact ADHD symptoms in women. Understanding the relationship between estrogen and dopamine is crucial for managing ADHD effectively. Individual experiences with hormonal treatments, such as the Mirena coil, can vary greatly among women. Tracking menstrual cycles and ADHD symptoms can lead to better management strategies and treatment adjustments. Early puberty appears to affect girls' brain development and mental health, necessitating careful observation. Contraceptive decisions should be made with an understanding of their potential effects on ADHD symptoms. Timestamps 08.19 Understanding hormonal influence on ADHD symptoms 13.13 - Understanding ADHD Beyond Stereotypes 21.05 - Navigating ADHD in Academic Settings 23.34 -The importance of addressing childhood adversity Whether you’re a parent, educator or someone navigating ADHD during life’s big transitions, the practical advice in this episode will help you manage ADHD throughout your cycle. Click here to find out more about Reclaim Your Calm Reclaim your Calm is a two-part on-demand workshop introducing the power of EFT tapping to help you break free from emotional overwhelm, calm your ADHD mind, and reclaim your peace – any time, anywhere. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_womenswellbeing_pod/ Follow Kate on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef/ Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here: https://www.additudemag.com/?s=kate+moryoussef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices