Increased risk of provisional premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) among females with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to historical under-recognition of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among girls and women, little is known about female-specific factors that may affect individuals with ADHD, including those related to changes in ovarian hormones (e.g. across the menstrual cycle).

Aims

We investigated whether females with a self-reported clinical diagnosis of ADHD are more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). We also examined associations between PMDD and ADHD defined by a symptom and impairment threshold.

Method

Participants were aged between 18 and 34 years, were assigned female at birth and were recruited via Prolific.com (n = 715). Participants self-reported clinician diagnosis of ADHD, depression and anxiety. ADHD symp

SUBMITTER: Broughton T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7617793 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature