Menstrual hormones may heighten ADHD symptoms, UK study suggests

A first-of-its-kind UK study from King’s College London and Queen Mary tracks 50 women with ADHD to map how hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle affect ADHD symptoms and medication effectiveness, using diaries to link cycle phase with focus, impulsivity, anxiety and daily functioning; early accounts suggest estrogen dips can worsen symptoms, underscoring the need for better diagnosis and personalized treatment for women.