--- title: Are women with ADHD more likely to experience PMDD and postpartum depression? description: Yes, very much so. Women with ADHD have significantly higher rates of PMDD and postpartum depression compared to the general population. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-hormone-related-mood-disorder-symptoms-in-women-with-adhd-2021/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Are women with ADHD more likely to experience PMDD and postpartum depression? Survey study, 2021 # Are women with ADHD more likely to experience PMDD and postpartum depression? Yes, very much so. Women with ADHD have significantly higher rates of PMDD and postpartum depression compared to the general population. Early or limited evidence 209 consecutive women with ADHD, ages 18-71 ## What they did Assessment study of 209 consecutive women with ADHD (ages 18-71). Researchers used psychiatric interviews and standard questionnaires to assess PMDD, postpartum depression after first childbirth, and menopause symptoms. ## What they found PMDD and postpartum depression rates were high in women with ADHD compared to the general population. Women with PMDD symptoms used contraceptives less. Those taking antidepressants had more PMDD symptoms. Anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, and hot flashes were significantly higher in women with ADHD. Sleep characteristics and psychiatric comorbidity were similar between those with and without PMDD or postpartum depression. ## What it means for you Women with ADHD experience far more hormone-related mood problems than other women. This matters because ADHD in women is often missed and these mood problems may be blamed on other causes. However, all participants came from one ADHD clinic, so results may not apply to all women with ADHD. 209 women with ADHD assessed 18-71 years age range of participants First study of PMDD in ADHD women ## About the study Original title Prevalence of hormone-related mood disorder symptoms in women with ADHD Authors Dorani F, Bijlenga D, Beekman ATF et al. Journal Journal of psychiatric research Year 2021 Study design Survey study Participants 209 What was tested None (observational) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.12.005](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.12.005) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Sleep and insomnia](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-sleep/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[ADHD](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-adhd/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)[Pregnancy and postpartum](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-postpartum/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Randomised trial, 2001 Do changing reproductive hormones disrupt the body's internal clock and cause mood disorders? Review, 2012 Is depression linked to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause? Review, 2004 How should PMDD be treated with antidepressants? Review, 2002 What are the reproductive-related mood disorders and how are they connected? Survey study, 2002 What treatments work for depression linked to the menstrual cycle and PMDD? Guideline, 2001 What is the best treatment for PMDD and depression in women? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗