Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast Series by Attitude magazine. Hello everyone my name is Annie Rogers and on behalf of the attitude team I am

pleased to welcome you to today's ADHD expert's presentation titled

Exploring the PMDD ADHD link how to recognize and treat pre-menstral dysphoric disorder.

Leading today's presentation is Dr. Dara Abraham.

Dr. Abraham is a psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults.

She maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and is a member of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders

and the American Psychiatric Association.

This month, May, is Women's Health Month.

And in today's webinar, we are focusing on PMDD,

a health condition that affects up to 8% of women overall, but up to 45% of women with ADHD,

according to a 2021 study.

PMDD can cause severe anxiety, emotional dysregulation, concentration difficulties, fatigue, and pain,

starting anywhere from one to two weeks before menstruation. It often co-occurs with other psychiatric disorders,

including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder. Individuals with PMDD are also at greater risk for self-harm.

So we know there's an association between ADHD and PMDD,

and we know these serious health risks,

but very few physicians screen girls and women for signs of PMDD.

So it often goes undiagnosed and untreated, which is why we are here today.

We will focus on the relationship between PMDD, hormones, and ADHD,

including an overview of symptoms, risk factors, and some comprehensive treatment strategies.

And finally, the sponsor of today's webinar is Play Attention.

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