Emerging research indicates that menopause can have a pronounced impact on neurodivergent conditions, possibly exacerbating existing symptoms or making latent traits more noticeable.
ADHD and Menopause
Hormonal fluctuations leading up to and during the menopause can have a marked impact on your Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.
Autism and Menopause
Click here to view and download Fundamental intersectionality of menopause and neurodivergence experiences at work research pape by Debora Gottardello and Belinda Steffan
Here you will find a video recording from a webinar delivered by Henpicked about Menopause & Neurodiversity:
MenoYOU -The Menopause as a Neurodiverse Experience
During this session we look at what exactly neurodiversity is, explore menopause and its impact on neurodivergence. We will focus on what to do if you are neurodivergent yourself and how we support neurodivergent people experiencing menopause in the workplace.
Please see a list of websites below that you may find useful:
• Neurodiversity and Menopause | Positive Pause
• ADHD and the perimenopause from the ADHD foundation
• Menopause awareness for autistic people