Perimenopause can significantly exacerbate ADHD symptoms due to the hormonal changes that occur during this phase of life. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, women with ADHD may experience heightened difficulties with focus, memory, and emotional regulation. Estrogen, which helps regulate dopamine, a key neurotransmitter for attention and executive function, can make ADHD symptoms more […]
Managing menopause, alcohol and the next chapter: Menopause or “The Change” as it was once referred to under hushed breath, is the start of a new phase in a woman’s life. It signals the end of her fertility and a life without menstruation. The word ‘menopause’ was invented as recently as 1821, by French doctor […]
Read More… from Managing menopause, alcohol and the next chapter
Suicide rates among women aged 45 to 54 — the most common age to be experiencing menopause and perimenopause — have risen 6% in the last 20 years, defying a trend for falling rates among older women[1], reveals research by Menopause Experts Group. Those aged 45 to 54 have the highest suicide rate among women, […]