ADHD used to be considered a condition that mostly affected boys. but the rate of diagnoses in girls and women is on the rise. If you are entering perimenopausa and wondering why you are suddenly noticing so many traits of ADHD in yourself, you are not alone! This article explains why perimenopause and ADHD are the perfect storm.

Long thought to be mainly a male “condition”, the science around the types of ADHD and who it affects is catching up with the hidden reality.  So, it’s fair to say that recognition of the signs of ADHD in girls and women of all ages is on the rise.  In this personal account, I’d like to share my own journey with ADHD as an adult.