#011 - Do ADHD Symptoms Get Worse with Perimenopause? 🧠🌡️

In this episode of the ADHD Fempreneur Podcast, host Kerry Fitzgibbon explores the connection between ADHD and perimenopause. She addresses the common question of whether ADHD symptoms worsen during this stage of life and explains why they do. The drop in estrogen levels during perimenopause can impact other hormones and chemicals in the body, such as dopamine and serotonin, which are key factors in ADHD. Kerry also offers strategies and tactics to help ADHD fempreneurs navigate this challenging time. Tune in to gain a better understanding of the intersection between ADHD and perimenopause and learn how to effectively manage symptoms.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction to the ADHD Fempreneur Podcast

00:00:10 - ADHD and perimenopause: Do symptoms get worse?

00:02:32 - Other life stages where ADHD symptoms can worsen

00:03:03 - Late diagnosis of ADHD during perimenopause

00:04:07 - Key differences between menopause and ADHD symptoms

00:04:52 - ADHD symptoms that are not typically associated with menopause

00:05:24 - Impact of perimenopause on tasks and activities for ADHD Fempreneurs

00:07:30 - Adjusting medication or treatment plan during perimenopause

00:10:30 - Seeking professional advice and exploring treatment options

00:11:02 - Self-care strategies for managing ADHD and perimenopause

00:12:48 - Challenges of hormonal changes and ADHD symptoms

00:16:02 - Coping strategies during perimenopause with ADHD

00:18:41 - Seeking support and understanding for ADHD and perimenopause