If you’re a woman with ADHD and a menstrual cycle, you may have noticed something frustrating: the strategy that works beautifully one week doesn't seem to work nearly as well the next. Maybe your medication feels different. Maybe your emotions are harder to regulate. Maybe your executive functioning takes a noticeable dip before your period.

So what are your options?

For women who menstruate, estrogen and progesterone naturally fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle.

Researchers are increasingly studying how these hormonal changes may affect ADHD symptoms, including attention, executive functioning, impulsivity, motivation, and emotional regulation.