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Study probes link between menstrual cycles and ADHD symptoms in women
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Study probes link between menstrual cycles and ADHD symptoms in women
A new study from King's College London and Queen Mary University is investigating whether hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle exacerbate ADHD symptoms in women.
- King's College London and Queen Mary University launched a study asking 50 women with ADHD to track their menstrual cycle and its impact on their symptoms and medication effectiveness.
- Psychiatrist Sally Cubbin, who worked on the study, said hormones and ADHD are inextricably linked and that low estrogen around menstruation affects dopamine, making symptoms stronger.
- Lead academic Dr. Jessica Agnew-Blais said ADHD in women is an important new area of research, noting increasing numbers of women seeking diagnosis.
- NHS figures showed a 23% increase in stimulants and drugs prescribed for ADHD compared to the previous year.
TopicsADHDHormones and ADHDQueen Mary UniversityResearch StudyWomens HealthMenstrual CycleKings College LondonNHS Prescribing
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