The Truth About ADHD & Menopause (Cambridge Psychiatrist Explains)

Dr Judith Mohring has over 25 years' experience of clinical and organisational practice having studied medicine at Cambridge and graduating as a gold medal finalist. She enjoyed a distinguished career as a private psychiatrist in the City and Harley Street before founding The Natural Psychiatrist to focus on education and coaching, enhancing business productivity and performance. She is an expert trainer for the UK Adult ADHD Network, on the advisory board for The Centre for Neurodiversity at work and a visiting lecturer in organisational psychiatry at King's College London. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:56 What people will learn in this episode 04:13 How ADHD presents in women during Perimenopause 07:17 The 3 key hormones that are impacted by Menopause 13:38 Advice for partners, family and friends 15:03 Traits of Menopause that can be confused with ADHD 17:43 Tiimo advert 19:17 Does ADHD get worse after Menopause 24:35 The Menopausal shame chain reaction 29:00 How to manage the symptoms of Menopause 30:00 Unusual traits of the Menopause that Google won’t tell you 35:04 The ADHD Item 37:57 The ADHD agony aunt 41:20 3 Rules To Live By Visit Dr Judith Mohring's website 👉 https://www.adhded.co.uk/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Jun 30, 202542mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 30, 2025
Duration: 42m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Judith Mohring has over 25 years' experience of clinical and organisational practice having studied medicine at Cambridge and graduating as a gold medal finalist. She enjoyed a distinguished career as a private psychiatrist in the City and Harley Street before founding The Natural Psychiatrist to focus on education and coaching, enhancing business productivity and performance. She is an expert trainer for the UK Adult ADHD Network, on the advisory board for The Centre for Neurodiversity at work and a visiting lecturer in organisational psychiatry at King's College London. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:56 What people will learn in this episode 04:13 How ADHD presents in women during Perimenopause 07:17 The 3 key hormones that are impacted by Menopause 13:38 Advice for partners, family and friends 15:03 Traits of Menopause that can be confused with ADHD 17:43 Tiimo advert 19:17 Does ADHD get worse after Menopause 24:35 The Menopausal shame chain reaction 29:00 How to manage the symptoms of Menopause 30:00 Unusual traits of the Menopause that Google won’t tell you 35:04 The ADHD Item 37:57 The ADHD agony aunt 41:20 3 Rules To Live By Visit Dr Judith Mohring's website 👉 https://www.adhded.co.uk/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Alex Partridge
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Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, The Truth About ADHD & Menopause (Cambridge Psychiatrist Explains) explores how menopause hormone shifts amplify ADHD symptoms in women Perimenopause can “unmask” previously compensated ADHD because declining and fluctuating estrogen affects dopamine/serotonin, weakening focus and increasing anxiety and low mood.

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