
E86: ADHD in Women: New Research on Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond with Dr. Dora Wynchank
The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLEShow Notes
ADHD in women has been overlooked for far too long—but new research is changing the conversation.
Today, we sit down with Dr. Dora Wynchank from PsyQ in The Hague to explore groundbreaking findings on how ADHD evolves across a woman’s lifespan—especially during perimenopause and menopause.
In this episode, we discuss: Why flexible psychostimulant dosing is crucial for women with ADHD, The importance of thorough assessments for girls and women in the diagnostic process, How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) uniquely impacts people with ADHD, The consequences of untreated ADHD in older adults (50+), Current research initiatives shaping the future of ADHD care for women,
If you or someone you love is navigating ADHD in midlife or beyond, this episode is packed with insights, validation, and actionable strategies.
🎧 Tune in now for a deep dive into the latest science on ADHD in women!
Resources forAfter the Show: The DIVA Foundation and assessment scales, Take part in the ADHD in Women research survey! The Light Therapy Glasses! The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially ADHD in Girls & Women.
NEW: Stick around after the show for the Katie and Christina debrief!
About our guest: Dora Wynchank, MBChB, MMed, FCPsych, Ph.D. works as a psychiatrist at the Intensive Specialist Program for ADHD and as a researcher at the Expertise Centre, ADHD, The Hague. Dr. Wynchank is currently working in the field of Adult ADHD at a psychiatric clinic called PsyQ and is a proud member of ADHD Europe.
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