# PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle | Hyperfocus

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Podcast: [The ADHD Channel for Women (formerly MissUnderstood)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/missunderstood-the-adhd-in-women-channel-6934781)
Published: 2026-04-16T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/hyperfocus-adhd-and-pmdd
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Hyperfocus listener Jenna Plonsky opens a raw conversation about ADHD, late diagnosis, and the mental health struggles many women face in silence. From postpartum depression to PMDD, this episode explores how hormonal shifts intersect with neurodivergence — and why so many go undiagnosed for decades. It’s an honest look at shame, self-perception, and the turning point that comes with finally understanding your brain.

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