S2 E1: ADHD and the Menstrual Cycle: How Hormones Affect Symptoms

We're back for Season 2! Join your host, Dr. Janice Castro, a licensed psychologist, as she talks about how hormones affect ADHD symptoms in women. Learn about the roles of dopamine, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and how these change throughout the menstrual cycle. Discover practical tips for managing ADHD during different weeks of the cycle and how important it is to get the right support and diagnosis. This episode is full of helpful information for anyone dealing with ADHD.00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer00:17 ADHD and Hormones Overview01:07 Key Players: Dopamine, Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone02:27 Week 1: Menstruation Begins03:43 Week 2: Estrogen and Testosterone Rise05:32 Week 3: Ovulation and PMS06:52 Week 4: The Storm Before the Calm07:56 Challenges in Diagnosing ADHD in Women08:31 The Importance of Support and Advocacy10:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts🎧 Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review to help more people find us! 👉 Listen here📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube! 👉Click here : https://www.youtube.com/@jcpsychologicalservices💡 Ready for self-growth? Join my newsletter for ADHD tips & get a FREE avoidance pattern worksheet! 👉 Sign up here : https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources🎙 Want to be a podcast guest? Fill out this quick form! 👉 Apply here : https://forms.gle/JAw7bZsbPe7bwtcw5📲 Let’s connect!📍 Facebook: Follow me at JC Psychological Services 📍 Instagram: @dr.janicecastro📍 YouTube: @jcpsychologicalservices📍 LinkedIn: Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceelenacastro/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.