Exploring the PMDD-ADHD Link: How to Recognize and Treat PMDD (with Dara Abraham, D.O.)

In this hour-long ADDitude webinar, Dr. Dara Abraham discusses the causes and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and explains how it differs from other cyclical disorders. She also talks about the higher prevalence of PMDD in women with ADHD and treatment options for both conditions. This ADHD Experts webinar was originally broadcast on May 21, 2024. Download the slides associated with this webinar here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/p... 6:00 symptoms of PMS 80-85% of women have PMS 9:00 luteal phase = low serotonin 11:00 PMS Exacerbation 13:00 definition of PMDD 14:00 History of PMDD 18:00 role of genetics and hormonal sensitivity 21:00 Psychopathology 23:00 diagnostic criteria 27:00 research 28:00 treatment: SSRI: Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil are approved 30:00 hormone interventions 34:00 symptom onset dosing vs luteal phase dosing vs continuous dosing 36:00 calcium and magnesium 37:00 link between ADHD and PMDD 39:00 pregnancy 40:00 perimenopause 46:00 when can you first spot signs of PMDD? 48:00 how long does treatment take to work? 50:00 Calcium dosages 52:00 PMDD grows worse during perimenopause 53:00 "Peri menopause becomes the evil stepsister to PMS" 55:00 HRT? 56:00 testosterone's consequences 58:00 how to find a provider who is knowledgeable Related Resources 1. Download: Menstrual Cycle Tracking Log https://www.additudemag.com/download/... 2. Self-Test: Do I Have PMDD? https://www.additudemag.com/premenstr... 3. Read: PMDD, Autism, and ADHD — The Hushed Comorbidity https://www.additudemag.com/pmdd-auti... 4. eBook: How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females https://www.additudemag.com/product/w... Subscribe to the ADDitude YouTube Channel:    / @additudemag   Visit the ADDitude web site: https://www.additudemag.com Follow ADDitude on Facebook:   / additudemag   Follow ADDitude on Instagram:   / additudemag   Follow ADDitude on Twitter:   / additudemag   Follow ADDitude on Pinterest:   / additudemag