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Menstrual hormones may worsen ADHD symptoms in medicated women

Menstrual hormones may worsen ADHD symptoms in medicated women

Women managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with stimulant medications might experience worse symptoms during certain phases of their menstrual cycle. A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders tracked daily symptom severity in adult females taking amphetamines. Tracking data revealed that ADHD symptoms and negative mood peak during the menstruation phase, pointing toward a need for personalized treatment plans that account for hormonal fluctuations. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder affects approximately six percent of the adult population. The condition is characterized by chronic difficulties with focus, elevated impulsivity, and physical hyperactivity. Patients often struggle to manage their time, organize daily tasks, or regulate their emotional responses in demanding environments. Males historically received the diagnosis at much higher rates than females, often at a ratio of three boys for every one girl. That diagnostic gap is steadily narrowing as clinicians better recognize how the condition presents in adult women. Females often express higher levels of inattentiveness and internalizing behaviors rather than outward physical hyperactivity. This difference in symptom presentation often causes teachers and parents to miss the …

ADHD prescriptions are up tenfold. Here’s who’s most likely to be medicated

ADHD prescriptions are up tenfold. Here’s who’s most likely to be medicated

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more than tenfold in 20 years, our new research shows, while it is no longer most prevalent in poorer areas. Children living in the lowest socioeconomic postcodes used to have the highest rates of ADHD prescriptions. But this has flipped, with kids from wealthier families now most likely to be prescribed. So does this mean ADHD prescription depends on how much your parents earn? Not quite. Overall, the variation in prescription levels has narrowed around the national average over the last 20 years. But there is a stark difference between the most and least wealthy postcodes. What is ADHD? ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed disorder among Australian children. While symptoms vary from person to person, it’s associated with hyperactive and/or inattentive behaviours that cause challenges …