Many women discover they have ADHD during menopause or perimenopause due to hormonal changes exacerbating previously manageable symptoms or triggering new ones. getty

Despite growing awareness, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is still widely misunderstood. The myths linger: that ADHD is just a childhood condition, that it looks the same in girls and boys, that adults who forget things or struggle with deadlines are simply "lazy." These outdated ideas are harmful. They delay diagnosis, deny people the right support, and leave many women silently struggling with symptoms that limit their lives, especially as hormones shift in midlife.

The invisible presentation of ADHD in women

For years, women have been mislabeled. Instead of being recognized as individuals with ADHD, t

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