Prevalence of hormone-related mood disorder symptoms in women with ADHD

This is the first study to assess prevalence of symptoms premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), episodes postpartum depression (PPD) after childbirth, and climacteric mood in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 209 consecutive women (18–71 years) with ADHD completed PMDD chapter Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus version 5.0.0 PMDD, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale PPD, Greene Climacteric symptoms. Comorbid psychiatric disorders, medication use, chronobiological sleep characteristics were also assessed. The PPD high ADHD, compared general population. associated less use contraceptives. Antidepressants more following GCS scores significant increased: anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, vasomotor somatic complaints. No differences found or current comorbidity between groups without increased scores. prevalences ADHD. that suggests female patients suffer from symptoms, experience during child birth, severe