Oestrogen plays a significant role in regulating neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are critical for attention, mood, and executive functioning. During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating and declining oestrogen levels can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, leading to increased forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and heightened emotional sensitivity. This hormonal impact can make previously manageable ADHD symptoms more pronounced, or even bring them to light for the first time.

You’ve always known your brain worked a little differently.

Maybe you’ve spent years figuring out how to ‘manage’ the noise—both in your mind and the world around you. You’ve got systems. Or you’ve got burnout. Or, more likely, a rotating combination of the two.

And lately, perhaps you’ve started to wonder: what if it’s not just ADHD? What if it’s not just Autism? What if both are true?

It often starts as a quiet wondering—sometimes after reading an article, listening to a podcast, or scrolling past a reel that hits a little too close to home. A moment where you think: Hang on… is this ADHD?

Not in the way it’s often portrayed, with bouncing-off-the-walls energy or school reports full of red marks. But in the pile of half-finished to-do lists, the invisible exhaustion of masking through meetings, or the feeling that your brain is constantly juggling twenty tabs—none of them particularly silent.

Every April, Autism Awareness Month encourages us to pause, reflect, and recognise the experiences of autistic individuals. But at the Autism ADHD Centre, we believe that awareness is only the beginning. Because understanding autism—especially in adults—is not just about facts and figures. It’s about truly seeing people as they are, without expectation or judgement. And for many, it’s about finally seeing yourself.

In everyday life, many women are quietly navigating the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This condition often manifests differently in women compared to the typical hyperactive behavior associated with young males. For women, especially those diagnosed later in life, ADHD can be an internal struggle, marked by symptoms that are more subtle and less visible.