ADHD And Estrogen (Hormonal Impact on ADHD Symptoms)

ADHD and estrogen. What is the hormonal impact on our ADHD symptoms? In this video I'm sharing some information about the role that oestrogen plays on our dopamine levels and the times in our lives that this can impact us.

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[LEO]

I knew that my hormones were the issue that affected so much of my life. I'm now in my 50's and a lot of my problems have leveled out. It's about time that doctors are actually addressing this. My generation just fell through the cracks!

[jehoqz]

An answer!!! I'm sitting here and crying tears of joy & pain S it's my moon time right now. I'll be 34 next month. ASD & ADHD/OCD LOVE YA

[RainasRoom]

So while estrogen is at its lowest right before and right at the beginning of menstruation, it also falls dramatically right after ovulation. Which I just put together is why I could not leave the house today and was barely able to make myself food 😬 Taking it easy today ✌🏽💕

[elliemandeville]

WOW EVERYTHING MAKES SENSE NOW. I’ve had AWFUL ADHD symptoms and thought it was PMDD, but maybe they’re directly correlated.. i feel so seen

[WillVenusASMR]

Neurodivergent therapist? I didn’t even know this was a thing! I’m recently diagnosed as autistic. I’m finding the services in my local area extremely limited. So knowing there’s ND therapists out there is such an insight! Thank you.

[amandachapman]

Oh. My. Word. I'm not only post-menopause, but also I take an oestrogen inhibitor because the breat cancer I had 5 years ago was an oestrogen positive type (i.e. the cancer cells fed on oestrogen to make them grow). So my oestrogen levels are way, way down... And, guess what? I have the same struggles I had when I was young and before my periods stabilised. Light bulb moment!

[HunnieBunnyetc.]

Thank you for so much valuable information! You are saving my life. I’m 50 and just discovered I have ADHD & ASD. I believe that menopause is also particularly hard on us.

[andreacrealese]

This explains so much! I am incredibly fatigued the week prior and during my cycle. It got so much worse after I stopped my depo shot, and I thought I was going crazy!

[klly]

Wow Ive just been referred to the ADHD clinic at the age of 44!! After years of problems going way back from school days! I've been given tablets to take 2 weeks before my period for (severe PMDD) this has rung alarm bells with me considering my son has ADHD and my father went to a boarding school for learning difficulties...I've always know I have ADHD. Thanks for this video ❤️

[JK-ekjv]

OMG!! You just made so much in my life make sense!! Thank you for making me not an inferior human!!!❤

[christinealix]

Hi Purple Ella. I'm currently in perimenopause, 51yo and have an unrecognized nero divers awesome brain. I'm definitely dyslexic probably adhd and open to considering autism as another possible factor for me. While learning to navigate my best health I learned that Alzheimer's and menopause have a direct connection. Our amazing female brains need estrogen to properly function. Alzheimer's is usually diagnosed in elderly women but the brain literally begins shrinking long before old age if we're not informed to prevent it. I'm researching nero diversity to better protect my awesome weird brain. Thank you for all this great information you offer and everyone keep your brain healthy. 💜

[jolindevandevelde]

Wauw, that is so helpfull! I've recently been to an endocrinologist because my emotions go crazy before and during my period. He said there was nothing wrong but I still struggle with depression, frustration and anxiety during that time. Now I understand! Thank you!

[mynamenotgiven]

Through my own personal love of research, and terrible health issues, I discovered (without the help of any of my doctors) that I have an estrogen-related problem and I do present most ADHD symptoms (and respond well to Adderall due to on-going fatigue). The last 3-4 months of my cycles have been emotionally unbearable and I have ovarian cysts (some growing quite large, requiring ER visits).

I felt I may be estrogen-dominant but after this video, maybe it fluctuates too low at times and too high at others. Any way, thanks for sharing. I plan to tell my doctor I need a hormone screening to see where I'm at. I also have an upcoming ultra sound to check on the cyst issue.

I feel so useless and unproductive like everyone else can actively (and happily) participate in their own lives but I just have to sit back, struggle immensely to do simple daily tasks, and watch people go after their dreams while I yearn to simply be productive, ambitious, and accomplish my own. (I'm not jealous of them, I just wish I were energetically normal and healthy like others seem to be.)

Thanks again for the share. It's nice to know I'm not some useless freak who is lazy and lacking ambition, lbs! Hope you are doing well.

[gonnfishy]

I’m fairly sure there is a similar correlation between autism and oestrogen.

I have experienced this, unrealising, however now that its been pointed out it makes perfect sense ⚡️

[razorblade]

I’m on my period and I have been more distracted than ever today. My focus was terrible but I noticed the most innocuous things; like the clouds moving, a toothpaste smudge on the shower curtain and your Lilo and Stitch POP figurines on your shelf.

[uxygchi]

It has a huge impact on my spending habits and this is really affecting my life.

[reemmohsena]

This video is underrated 😭 thank you appreciate you so much ❤️ 😢

[Tahnioca]

girl go on bio-identical transdermal estrogen patches. Its been a game changer for me. Wowsers. I feel so much better with my patch on it gave me a new lease on life. Right now Im living in mexico and my supply of patches that i brought from Australia just ran out and cannot get the patches here so im thinking about getting a pellet put in to keep my estrogen high and stable. Estrogen enhances the positive effects of most stim ADHD meds, and Progesterone decreases basically. Unfortunately we need progesterone too. Even though its not good for ADHD its protecting our uturous from thickening if the estrogen is unopposed. I recommend the Estrodot patches in combo with Prometrium. But any regime must be followed closely by a Gyn or Doc that knows about hormones and does the right tests first. I am only 39 not in menopause but HRT has been game changer. I had severe PMDD too along with my ADHD and HRT has sorted me out. I think its safer than being on the pill as these hormones are Bio-Identical not weird analogue hormones. Im gonna go listen to the podcast now, thanks for your video !!! wishing you all the best with your health xo

[RayofSunshineeeee]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve had suicide attempts. I’m in the hospital then the next day I get my period then the next day I feel fine. I’m diagnosed ADHD (inattentive type) & deslexia. But of course no one takes me seriously

[lmack]

Thank you for giving me another piece of the puzzle. I've been tracking my cycle for a while now and have noticed my ability to do certain things changes throughout the month, but until today hadn't thought that my ADHD symptoms may be exacerbated by my time of the month too. I've recently started taking an L-Tyrosine supplement and that seems to be helping me to get and stay motivated more easily.