Everything To Know About ADHD: Facts, Symptoms, And What To Do If You Have It

Women’s ADHD May Change With Hormone Levels

Since hormone levels influence mood, it’s no surprise that ADHD symptoms fluctuate with hormones as well. Hormonal changes, especially during puberty and menopause, may cause patients to act out. Hormones may also conflict with certain ADHD medications.

According to some doctors, this may be why some women aren’t diagnosed until adulthood. “The average age of diagnosis for women with ADHD, who weren’t diagnosed as children, is 36 to 38 years old,” says Dr. Patricia Quinn. Before then, women may be misdiagnosed with mood disorders or have their symptoms ignored.