Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause

Women's Health Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause By Rachel Sacks Published June 7, 2026, 3:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults are on the rise, with more than 15 million US adults — roughly 1 in 17 — diagnosed, according to a CDC report. As the numbers continue to steadily climb in the US, the spike has been most noticeable among women. Now, new research has shown this disorder affects more than just attention span — it could also have an impact on several reproductive stages. As more people are diagnosed with ADHD, new research shows how the disorder negatively affects women.

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