Perimenopause vs ADHD Why You're Struggling to Focus and It's Not What You Think

Last week, we discussed how ADHD symptoms and perimenopause symptoms can appear almost identical, leading to confusion for many women in their 40s and 50s. This episode goes beneath the surface to explain the reasons behind these changes, offering crucial insight into the connection between brain health and hormones. Understanding these factors can alleviate the feeling of 'losing your mind' and help clarify an accurate diagnosis for improved women's health. 🧠✨ #ADHDWomen #Perimenopause #BrainHealth #WomensHealth ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 - ADHD or Perimenopause? 0:33 - Estrogen and Dopamine Explained 2:17 - Progesterone and Mood 4:11 - Cortisol and ADHD Symptoms 5:25 - Labs to Ask Your Doctor 7:59 - Key Takeaways 8:58 - Disclaimer Helpful Biomarkers to Discuss With Your Doctor • Estradiol • Progesterone • FSH • Fasting insulin • hs-CRP • Full thyroid panel • Iron and ferritin • HRV trends  🎤 Book Kristen to Speak ➡ https://www.healthylifeapproach.com/speaker #perimenopause #adhdwomen #brainfog #hormonehealth #midlifewomen 🛍️ Products I Use and Recommend These are the tools I personally use and trust. Links are affiliate links — see disclaimer below. 🩸 Function Health — Test 100+ biomarkers twice a year — $25 off membership https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KBEASLEY10&_saasquatch=KBEASLEY10&d=FHREF25 🌱 Adapt Naturals — Professional-grade foundational supplement stack — 20% off your first order https://www.adaptnaturals.com/KRISTEN80873 🌿 FullScript — My full professional dispensary for targeted supplements — special discount https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/healthylifeapproach 🔋 WHOOP 5.0 — Medical-grade recovery, strain, and sleep tracking — free band + one month free https://join.whoop.com/us/en/9302C0E0/ 💓 Pulsetto — Vagus nerve stimulation for HRV and parasympathetic recovery — special discount https://pulsetto.sjv.io/HealthyLife ☀️ Sunlighten — Infrared sauna therapy for detox, recovery, and cardiovascular health — special discount https://share.sunlighten.com/KristenBeasley #HearingLoss #BrainHealth #MenopauseHealth #Womenshealth #healthyaging Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode helped you, the single best thing you can do is subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds, and it's how other women in perimenopause find this show. Then share it with one friend who needs to hear it. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider before making medical or health decisions. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you.