When estrogen, dopamine, and serotonin drop, a woman’s focus, sleep, and mood — which had been propped up by these hormones — also crash. These shifts give way to brain fog and cognitive issues that accompany perimenopause.
In this presentation, we'll talk about the hormonal shifts that take place well before this stage, and how perimenopause specifically affects women with ADHD. Most importantly, we’ll discuss what you can do to ease perimenopause symptoms. You will learn:
- How the brain is a target organ during perimenopause
- How declining estrogen levels affect ADHD, mood, sleep, memory, and cognition
- How to determine if you are entering perimenopause
- Strategies for stabilizing hormone levels
- Methods to improve your quality of life during this stage
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Patricia O. Quinn, M.D.
Dr. Patricia O. Quinn is a developmental pediatrician and international authority on ADHD, with a special focus on the challenges faced by girls and women. In 1999, she began writing about the issues of hormonal fluctuations and estrogen as they relate to ADHD symptoms and the effectiveness of ADHD medications in women. She has authored several influential books on the topic, including Understanding Girls with ADHD and Understanding ADHD in Women.
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FROM THIS WEBINAR'S SPONSOR:
Perimenopause can hit differently when you have ADHD. Hormonal changes can make symptoms like focus, memory, mood, and emotional regulation feel more intense and harder to manage. If things have been feeling more overwhelming lately, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. At Inflow, our science-backed, doctor-designed program helps you understand what’s changing and build practical strategies to feel more balanced, in control, and supported day to day. Take the free ADHD traits quiz to get started.
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Resources: Perimenopause and ADHD
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