#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.Ready to stop wasting time on FB Ads and leverage AI to simplify it for you? Join Kerry's FREE one day online workshop: https://totalfbsuccess.com/Follow Kerryhttps://www.instagram.com/kerry.fitzgibbon/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@adhd.fempreneur?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/adhdfempreneur/https://youtube.com/@ADHDFempreneur?si=E8tSpld-ashiGua7Work with Kerry https://adhdfempreneur.com/https://socialmediaplusone.com/Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction to the ADHD Fempreneur Podcast00:00:10 - ADHD and perimenopause: Do symptoms get worse?00:02:32 - Other life stages where ADHD symptoms can worsen00:03:03 - Late diagnosis of ADHD during perimenopause00:04:07 - Key differences between menopause and ADHD symptoms00:04:52 - ADHD symptoms that are not typically associated with menopause00:05:24 - Impact of perimenopause on tasks and activities for ADHD Fempreneurs00:07:30 - Adjusting medication or treatment plan during perimenopause00:10:30 - Seeking professional advice and exploring treatment options00:11:02 - Self-care strategies for managing ADHD and perimenopause00:12:48 - Challenges of hormonal changes and ADHD symptoms00:16:02 - Coping strategies during perimenopause with ADHD00:18:41 - Seeking support and understanding for ADHD and perimenopause