What do fluctuating hormones across the menstrual cycle mean for my ADHD symptoms and treatment? What do I need to know, and what should I expect?For girls, women, and naturally cycling individuals with ADHD, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone across the menstrual cycle invariably impact ADHD symptoms, emotions, and functioning.
We know this to be true, but there is almost no research validating this relationship. So, we arrive at this conclusion using available research on how hormonal changes affect the body, along with anecdotal information and clinical observations of patients with ADHD.But how hormonal fluctuations affect your ADHD symptoms — and even medication efficacy — is for you to learn and discuss with your doctor.[Get This Free Guide: Women, Hormones, and ADHD]Estrogen and progesterone are produced in the ovaries, among other places in the body.
These hormones easily pass through the blood-brain barrier to access the brain, which is filled with receptors that are involved in emotional regulation and cognitive functioning.
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