Women with ADHD face higher risk of severe premenstrual mood disorder, study finds

Women with ADHD face higher risk of severe premenstrual mood disorder, study finds

For years, ADHD in women has been underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Now, new research suggests those with the condition are also at significantly higher risk for a debilitating menstrual mood disorder: PMDD. PMDD — or premenstrual dysphoric disorder — shares similarities with premenstrual syndrome, but its symptoms are far more intense. Sufferers can experience severe emotional, cognitive, and physical distress in the days before menstruation. D…