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Perceived associations between the menstrual cycle and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A qualitative interview study exploring lived experiences
Dalarna University, School of Health and Welfare, Sexual Reproductive Perinatal Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6910-7047
Dalarna University, School of Health and Welfare, Sexual Reproductive Perinatal Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0465-9251
2024 (English)In: Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare, ISSN 1877-5756, E-ISSN 1877-5764, Vol. 40, article id 100975Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
Abstract [en]

BACKGROUND: The research gap regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people who were assigned female at birth has led to a lack of knowledge and adequate approaches in clinical practice, as well as diagnosis processes. Recent studies report potential associations between reproductive hormones and ADHD, but existing research remains scarce.

AIM: This study aims to explore the experiences of people who perceive an association between their menstrual cycle and their ADHD symptoms.

METHODOLOGY: Design and Method. A qualitative research design with an inductive approach was used. Ten participants were interviewed, using semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The data was transcribed, coded, and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke.

RESULTS: Findings show participant's perceived associations between their ADHD and their menstrual cycle: participants reported experiencing ADHD symptom mor severe during the mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Other results showed uncertainty around ADHD medication in relation to the cycle and varied experiences with health care encounters as well as heightened challenged around menstrual health management.

CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insights to how perceived associations between ADHD and the menstrual cycle might be experienced. This report highlights the need for further research and theory about the potential associations between ADHD and reproductive hormones. The researchers strongly suggested that forthcoming ADHD studies consider times of key hormonal changes, such as puberty and menarche, menopause, hormonal birth control, pregnancy, hormone treatment, and more.

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2024. Vol. 40, article id 100975
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ADHD, Menstrual Cycle, Reflexive Thematic Analysis, Reproductive Hormones
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Psychiatry Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-48449DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100975ISI: 001235033200001PubMedID: 38678676Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85191326934OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-48449DiVA, id: diva2:1855988
Available from: 2024-05-03 Created: 2024-05-03 Last updated: 2024-11-20Bibliographically approved

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