Menopause intensifies ADHD symptoms in women

A major Australian study has found that ADHD symptoms in women intensify during hormonal life stages, with 97% of participants reporting worsening symptoms during menopause. The research highlights how hormonal changes during childbirth, menstruation and menopause affect ADHD presentation, prompting calls for better treatment options for women who have historically been overlooked. However, psychiatrists warn that Vyvanse, an ADHD medication for adults, has become the fastest-growing prescription on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, overtaking Ozempic, amid concerns about misdiagnosis fuelled by social media trends.

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