Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and ADHD

A woman’s mental health can be dramatically affected by alterations in the natural fluctuation of hormones that occur during the menstrual cycle. The dips in estrogen after ovulation and right before your period can lead to worsened ADHD and PMDD symptoms. As can the drastic changes in your progesterone levels across your luteal phase. Further, the peaks of estrogen prior to ovulation and mid-luteal phase can lead to increased histamine and worsened PMDD symptoms. Read on to learn more about ADHD and PMDD.