What Is ADHD Like During Menopause?

I chat with Lisa Alecci, life coach and founder of ADHD Freedom, about hormone fluctuations and their impact on ADHD. Lisa, who has ADHD herself, didn't realize she had it until menopause hit. She explains why this happens and her thoughts on the broader conversations (or lack thereof) in our community.

Lisa explained estrogen decreases by about 65% during menopause. Estrogen is a key factor in the production and use of serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine. Lisa points out people with ADHD don't have enough of these in the first place which explains why executive function capabilities drop along with them.

Mentioned in this episode:

- Rude awakening

- A rude awakening

- Is it Alzheimer's?

- Managing hormones

Highlights

(00:00) Menopause and ADHD

(11:09) ADHD, Hormones, and Self-Advocacy

(19:38) Finding ADHD Specialist and Managing Menopause