# #164: 🤩 The Estrogen-ADHD Connection That No One Talks About | READ ALOUD

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Podcast: [Nina’s Notes Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nina-s-notes-podcast-6700445)
Published: 2026-01-14T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Nina’s Notes (#164), I dive into the crucial but under-researched connection between estrogen and ADHD in women. After conversations with friends and audience questions at my recent talk, I dug into the scientific literature - and ladies, we were right, the two are very connected. KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Why ADHD gets missed in women and girls • How hormonal fluctuations impact ADHD symptoms throughout your cycle • The follicular phase advantage vs. luteal phase challenges • ADHD during pregnancy: what the limited research shows • Perimenopause and menopause: the hormone hurricane effect • Why estrogen is crucial for cognitive function and dopamine regulation • Practical symptom tracking strategies using apps like Clue or Flo TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to New Podcast Launch 01:40 Exploring the Estrogen-ADHD Connection 03:27 How Hormones Affect ADHD 04:55 Hormonal Changes and ADHD Symptoms 08:27 Managing ADHD Through Hormonal Awareness 09:03 Do you want to improve your health and wellness in 2026? 09:31 The Book of the Week 09:59 Book Review: The Secret of Secrets 11:09 Mentoring with Nina 11:31 Check This Out CONNECT WITH ME Newsletter: https:// www.ninasnotes.xyz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapatrick/ Website:https:// www.ninapatrick.xyz Get full access to Nina’s Notes at www.ninasnotes.xyz/subscribe

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