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Menopause Makes ADHD Worse

Almost all women say symptoms get worse after the life change.
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Hi, it’s Karen in Sydney. New research shows that a major life change can worsen ADHD symptoms. But before I tell you more ...

If you’re a menopausal woman who used to juggle a dozen tabs just fine and now you can’t remember why you opened the fridge, you’re probably not losing it.