Part 1 - ADHD & The menstrual cycle. So, during this phase, your hormones are gonna be at the lowest level which are, therefore mean the production of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, notadrenaline are also going to be at their lowest levels. This explains why your symptoms are more pronounced during your period but it also explains why your medication doesn’t work as well. The more you neurotransmitters you have available the more efficacious your medication will be. Therefore if you’re not producing enough these neurotransmitters, then you will not feel the benefits of ADHD medication which is what most women experience. Stay tuned for part two where I explain how you can navigate this! ‼️ PSA Please also remember this is just for information, do NOT make any changes to your medication or make any clinical decisions based on this video. Please consult a relevant healthcare professional if you want any help with your ADHD. This video is just to help inform people and share knowledge about a subject which I’m extremely passionate about.‼️ #adhd #femalehealth #adultadhd #adhdtiktok #adhdmedication #adhdexplained #femalehormones #estrogen #adhdinwomen #adhdbrain #adhdproblems #adhdhelp #adhdtips