How hormones hijack focus, mood, and energy

This podcast explores the intricate relationship between ADHD, hormones, and women's mental health across their lifespan. Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund, a researcher from Sweden, discusses how hormonal milestones like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can amplify, mask, or shift ADHD symptoms. She highlights the roles of estrogen and progesterone in attention, emotional regulation, and the experience of PMDD. Dr. Skoglund's research through the Goddess ADHD Network reveals that women with ADHD face a significantly increased risk of depression when using common oral hormonal contraceptives and are diagnosed with ADHD approximately four years later than boys. She emphasizes the importance of awareness, self-knowledge through cycle mapping, and proactive strategies to manage hormonal shifts and their impact on ADHD symptoms.