Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause

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A new study reveals ADHD affects far more than focus and impulse control, it disrupts reproductive health across multiple life stages. Women with ADHD experience heavier periods, more severe PMS, worse pregnancy complications, and rougher menopause transitions, according to research examining hormonal interactions with the disorder. The findings suggest ADHD's neurobiological mechanisms interfere with hormone regulation, not just dopamine and norepinephrine pathways tied to attention. Experts say the discovery could reshape how doctors screen for and treat ADHD in women, particularly during reproductive transitions when symptoms often worsen.