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Living Hellth
The name, Living Hellth, comes from the unfortunate reality that the experience of health for many can be anything from confusing to chronic, and quite frankly a living hell.
In our first season, we’re starting with Women’s Hellth.
Women live in poor health for 25% more of their lives than men do.
We’ll be covering the issues, experiences and chronic conditions that disproportionately effect women or affect women differently than men - including endometriosis, Migraines, Menopause, PMS and Cervical Cancer.
The aim of this podcast is two fold, to create a library of reliable information for our listeners who might be suffering with these conditions, using qualified experts, researchers and clinicians.
And secondly, to give a platform to amazing women who have lived through their living Hell, to share their story, and provide a sense of connection, comfort and hope for listeners.
Living Hellth
Is there a link between ADHD & female reproductive hormones? Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais chats through emerging research on hormonal transitions and fluctuations
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University London. Her research investigates the developmental course of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the life span.
In this episode we discuss what the research states when it comes to ADHD and hormonal transitions and fluctuations, including:
- Puberty and menstruation
- PMDD
- Hormonal contraception
- Pregnancy
- Sleep
- Perimenopause and menopause
We also cover the basics:
- What is ADHD?
- How is it diagnosed?
- How does it affect women and girls differently?
- Why is there such a delay in diagnosis for girls and women?
- Medication in the menstrual cycle and pregancy
Dr Agnew-Blais current study focuses on ADHD among girls and women, and the role of times of hormonal change, including puberty, the menstrual cycle and the menopausal transition, in functioning among women with ADHD..
The books Dr Jessica Agnew referenced in this episode include:
- Lotta Skoglund's books and resources (via her website)
- https://www.borgskoglund.se/en/
- https://www.borgskoglund.se/en/literature/adhd-girls-to-women/
- Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais also recommends “Understand ADHD in Girls and Women” edited by Joanne Steer.
Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais works with www.adhdlifelab.com and people can find out about getting involved with research here: https://www.adhdlifelab.com/get-involved-1
Follow Dr Agnew-Blais, her work and affiliated organisations:
@adhdlifecourselab @bluesky @adhdlifecourselab.bsky.social
Linkedin: ADHD Lifecourse Lab