Until a recent study revealed that the number of adult women being diagnosed with ADHD had skyrocketed, it was widely believed that ADHD impacted men disproportionately to women. However, researchers ...

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

Women have so much to think about these days, having to ping-pong from one item to the next across multiple to-do lists, that it can be challenging to think clearly and give full attention to anything ...

Experts once thought ADHD was something only boys experienced. The research is finally starting to catch up with reality Daliah Singer ADHD often presents differently in girls and women than boys and ...

Overall, just over 25% of people with prescriptions for ADHD medications reported misusing them. About 9% had what is called prescription stimulant use disorder, or addiction. Prescriptions for ADHD ...

October, the month of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) awareness, is an opportune moment to reflect upon a prevalent condition that frequently eludes ...

At what age did you first suspect you might have ADHD? For many women, the road to diagnosis is long and filled with questions, misunderstandings, and missed opportunities. ADHD in women is frequently ...

"Have you ever gotten that feeling that you're always forgetting something? Like you're in a race but somehow always three steps behind? You put reminders, write lists, and do your best to keep on top ...

Although there are usually signs of ADHD as early as childhood, the disorder is often only diagnosed in adulthood, especially in women. Monique Wüstenhagen/dpa ...