Why ADHD Symptoms Change Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

A woman’s menstrual cycle has been shown to influence ADHD symptoms. This should not really be a surprise since it is well established that sex hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone influence mood and cognition. This effect of our hormones is multifaceted but involves regulation and modulation of neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline.