ADHD Weekly -- Women’s History Month ... - CHADD's Adult ADH...

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

25,074 members6,167 posts

ADHD Weekly -- Women’s History Month and ADHD

KarenADHDWeekly profile image
KarenADHDWeeklyPartner
1 Reply

ADHD affects women and girls but research in the past often excluded them. During Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the researchers that are increasing our understanding of and finding better ways to improve the lives of women and girls. Learn more about them at bit.ly/nrcwomen23

Written by
KarenADHDWeekly profile image
KarenADHDWeekly
Partner
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
1 Reply
TowerMom profile image
TowerMom

Absolutely! I'm one of at least 6 women I personally know who were diagnosed in our mid/late 30s or early 40s.

We also need to use Women's History Month to help make more women, nonbinary folks, and transgender men aware of the changes our ADHD symptoms will face based around period cycles, pregnancy, child birth, perimenopause, menopause, use of hormonal birth control, removal of ovaries/tubes/uterus.

I think part of why myself and my friends/acquaintances were diagnosed now is a combination of (a) when we were little the diagnostic criteria were not correct for AFAB (assigned female at birth) kids, and (b) our hormonal changes changing our symptoms/presentation such that we realized something was off and sought help.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

ADHD Women and BIPOC

Hi there, We all know how difficult it can be as a white woman to obtain a diagnosis for ADHD in...
Mini-S8 profile image

Female ADHD vs Male ADHD

Hi, Female- dx at age 40 . I am soooo struggling because on top of having ADHD, its not the kind...
wtfadhd profile image

Finding someone who would understand my depression and adhd

I been single for almost 4 years and have very few relationships with women anymore. I feel my...
daybyday365 profile image

ADHD or something else

hello community- I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 39. I think my symptoms...
Chionophile profile image

ADHD and Addictions

A couple of quick questions: First, has anyone ever had an issue where they feel that their doctor...
rmsmi28 profile image

Moderation team

See all
JamiHIS profile image
JamiHISAdministrator
zlib profile image
zlibPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.