ADHD and hormones

Picture this: as your menstrual cycle approaches, you notice a shift in your mood and focus. One moment, you’re feeling productive, clear-headed, and on top of your ADHD. The next moment your concentration slips away. Hormonal changes can turn everyday routines into huge challenges for women with ADHD. In this episode, listen as Dr. Monica Johnson explores how hormonal fluctuations can heighten ADHD symptoms. Learn key hormones that can impact mood and focus. And get tips on how to manage ADHD and hormonal changes effectively. To get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood channel at Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/podcast... We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at podcasts@understood.org. Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assista... Related resources A guide to hormones and ADHD https://www.understood.org/en/article... ADHD and hormones (Catie Osborn’s story) https://www.understood.org/en/podcast... ADHD and women https://www.understood.org/en/adhd-women Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:01 What are hormones? 01:35 Does research show a connection between ADHD and hormones? 02:44 How does ADHD impact the menstrual cycle? 04:12 How to manage ADHD and hormonal changes effectively 05:08 How diet and exercise plays a role Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give.