Is Perimenopause Impacting Your ADHD? Unraveling the Cognitive Connection
Did you just reread that title 3 times? Then read on, this one’s for you! 😜
Introduction: Angela's Journey
Meet Angela, a 45-year-old marketing director renowned for her sharp focus and meticulous work ethic, who recently began noticing unsettling changes in her cognitive functions.
"Let me tell you, it's been quite the shift," she tells me. "I used to have my mornings down to a science, but now, it's like I'm always scrambling for my keys, which I've misplaced yet again. And it's not just annoying—it really throws off my whole schedule since I end up running late."
"And meetings? I used to be the one leading the charge, but lately, I stumble over my words, my thoughts scattering like marbles. It's these little things... they're adding up, you know?" she pauses, collecting my thoughts. "I've been dealing with ADHD for years, but this feels different. My friend was talking about an article she’d read about perimenopause, and it got me starting to think there might be a connection between the hormonal changes and my ADHD symptoms intensifying. It's a lot to wrap my head around”.
Angela's days are peppered with these small but significant disruptions: memory lapses, a sense of disorganization, and a once-unshakable concentration that now seems just out of reach.
This revelation sparked a quest for a more integrated treatment approach, one that would harmonize her hormonal health and neurological needs. Now, as Angela navigates her daily responsibilities against the backdrop of these challenges, she is more determined than ever to find balance and clarity amidst the chaos.
Understanding Neurodiversity: A Broader Perspective
The concept of neurodiversity acknowledges the rich variety of human brains and minds, seeing neurological differences such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia not as deficits, but as natural variations in the human condition, with inherent challenges as well as distinct strengths. Neurodiversity can include both developmental and acquired changes in brain function due to injury or illness, along with transient neurodiverse states that affect how our brains work, like those brought on by hormonal shifts or stress. (**Note, if you don’t have an ADHD diagnosis formally, but are curious, this is my favorite self-assessment quiz. It highlights both strengths and challenges that are characteristic of the ADHD brain).
Is Perimenopause a type of transient neurodiversity?
Did you know that menopause can really shake things up for your brain? That’s right—perimenopause is actually a time of acquired neurodiversity, where the natural shifts in your body can significantly affect how your brain works. Common issues like forgetting where you put your keys, having trouble staying focused, or feeling moodier than usual are all part of this transition. These challenges are often made worse by other symptoms of perimenopause, such as sleep problems and emotional ups and downs.
Women with known ADHD entering perimenopause often find that the strategies they previously used to manage their symptoms are less effective. The additional cognitive load imposed by hormonal fluctuations can exacerbate previously compensated ADHD symptoms, making them more severe and harder to manage.
There’s a pretty noticeable overlap between perimenopause/menopause symptoms and ADHD. Once you stack up the list of what’s common to both, it’s clear to see why things might feel a bit more overwhelming when you hit perimenopause and menopause. Those ADHD symptoms you've been managing? They could get trickier to handle during these changes. So, if you’re feeling a bit off during this time, there’s a good biological reason for it.
What’s happening behind the scenes? Well, it’s all about hormones. The ebb and flow of estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause don’t just affect your body; they also mess with your brain’s chemical messaging system and even the flow of blood in your brain.
The Estrogen-ADHD Connection: Exploring Estrogen's Impact on Neurotransmission
Estrogen plays a crucial role in the brain, especially in how it relates to ADHD. This hormone helps regulate neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are key players in managing our mood, focus, and overall executive functions. When women go through significant hormonal changes, like during perimenopause, the rollercoaster of estrogen levels can lead to a spike in ADHD symptoms. This is often due to what’s known as estrogen withdrawal, where the sudden drop in estrogen levels disrupts the normal balance of neurotransmitters, making symptoms more noticeable.
Estrogen and Serotonin
Estrogen isn’t just about mood swings—it’s a big player in how your brain handles serotonin, which you totally need for nailing those executive functions and keeping your emotions on an even keel. Here’s a kicker: when your estradiol levels dip, studies have shown that the hippocampus (yep, that’s the part of your brain where long-term memories chill) can shrink by up to 40%. Don’t panic, though—this doesn’t mean your memories are wiped; it's more like the pathways to access them aren’t as wide open as before. The hippocampus is like the central hub for your personality, storing all those experiences and interactions that make you, well, you. So, maintaining healthy estrogen levels is pretty essential not just for remembering where you left your keys, but for keeping 'you' feeling like 'you.'
Estrogen's Influence on Dopamine
Estrogen plays a pivotal role in regulating dopamine, a neurotransmitter that's essential for our reward system and focus mechanisms. Low dopamine can feel like a persistent fog of fatigue, lack of motivation, and difficulty finding joy or satisfaction in activities that normally feel rewarding. Research has shown that estrogen helps manage how dopamine transporters and receptors function in the brain. As women enter perimenopause and their estrogen levels start to wane, so does the regulation of dopamine, which can intensify ADHD symptoms.
The Relationship Between Estrogen and Acetylcholine
Years of research have highlighted the critical role of the central nervous system's cholinergic systems in our ability to learn, remember, and pay attention. Estrogen also significantly influences acetylcholine, another key neurotransmitter that's crucial for learning and memory. Studies have repeatedly shown that estradiol bolsters various cognitive processes, enhancing attention and boosting both verbal and visual memory. However, during perimenopause, as estrogen levels decline, the production of acetylcholine also tends to decrease.
While Ritalin and similar stimulants are commonly used to manage ADHD, they primarily target dopamine pathways and are generally more effective in treating severe inattention rather than milder forms. These medications can improve tasks involving visual memory but often fall short in enhancing focus amid distractions or in complex task planning– because they fail to directly support acetylcholine function. Additionally, they come with a host of potential side effects, ranging from mild (sleep disturbance, anxiety, reduced appetite, or headaches) to more serious risks (increased blood pressure and risk of stroke and heart attack, development of or worsening of manic symptoms or other psychiatric conditions, decreased bone density with higher risk for early onset osteoporosis and higher fracture risk).
Unlike these stimulants, strategies that support acetylcholine can offer broader cognitive benefits. Both personally and clinically, I have found the supplement Optimal Focus by Seeking Health, to be incredibly valuable as a component of a well-rounded ADHD support program. It includes ingredients like Ginkgo Biloba and Huperzine A. These components are intended to enhance cognitive functions such as memory and attention, providing a more comprehensive approach to managing ADHD symptoms, particularly in women experiencing perimenopause. This combined support for both dopamine and acetylcholine pathways could be key in developing more effective ADHD treatments.
Histamine: Beyond Allergies, A Neurotransmitter with Wide-Ranging Effects
Histamine is well-known for its role in allergic reactions—think sneezing, itching, and red eyes. But histamine's job description goes way beyond making us miserable during allergy season. It's also a key neurotransmitter, playing roles in our digestion, sleep-wake cycles, mood and brain function. This makes it a substance of interest not just for allergists but for anyone interested in maintaining optimal health.
When Histamine Highs Lead to Health Lows
Histamine's influence extends into what's known as Speer Allergic Tension-Fatigue Syndrome (SATFS), a condition marked by fatigue, irritability, depression, and cognitive fog–often alongside typical allergic symptoms like asthma and eczema. This overlap hints that when dealing with persistent allergies and cognitive or mood disruptions, histamine could be a common denominator.
DAO: The Histamine Handler
Central to managing histamine levels in the body is the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO). DAO is primarily responsible for breaking down histamine that our bodies produce, preventing its accumulation. In the context of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), DAO's role becomes particularly significant. Research suggests that reduced DAO activity could lead to heightened histamine levels, potentially exacerbating or contributing to ADHD symptoms.
How Perimenopause Amplifies Histamine
Estrogen dominance is characterized by either high levels of estrogen or insufficient progesterone to counterbalance estrogen's effects. This hormonal imbalance can lead to an increase in histamine levels because estrogen can stimulate the release of histamine from immune cells known as mast cells. When estrogen levels are high, more histamine is released, which can exacerbate symptoms like allergies, hives, mood swings and anxiety– and ADHD symptoms.
On the other hand, progesterone naturally helps to regulate and stabilize mast cell membranes, preventing them from releasing histamine unnecessarily. Low levels of progesterone, therefore, can lead to increased histamine release because there's less hormonal regulation keeping mast cell activity in check. Progesterone also upregulates the production of DAO, the enzyme that helps break down histamine.
For women in various stages of perimenopause, these mechanisms are particularly relevant. During perimenopause, hormone levels fluctuate significantly, and periods of estrogen dominance accompanied by low progesterone are common. These hormonal shifts can result in increased histamine-related symptoms, which may manifest as worsening allergies, sleep disturbances, or changes in mood, brain function, focus, and emotional well-being.
Keeping Histamine in Check
Several factors can cause histamine levels to get out of hand:
- Genetic Factors: Variations in genes like HNMT or DAO can slow down histamine breakdown, leading to higher levels.
- Nutrient Deficiencies and Liver Detoxification Pathways: Certain nutrients are crucial for breaking down histamine. Without them, our bodies struggle to keep histamine levels balanced.
- Gut Health: A healthy gut is critical for producing DAO. If the gut is compromised, so is DAO production, which can lead to increased histamine. Additionally, the presence of specific types of gut pathogens (certain bacteria, parasites, or candida overgrowth) can stimulate the production of higher levels of histamine.
- Diet and Lifestyle: Certain foods and lifestyle factors can trigger histamine release or inhibit DAO, exacerbating symptoms.
For those wrestling with ADHD understanding and managing histamine levels can be transformative. This is just one reason why an integrative approach that considers hormone balance, gut health, detox support, and potentially using supplements to support DAO production can be very effective for some women. By addressing histamine management from multiple angles, it's possible to achieve a better balance and improve overall mood and cognitive function.
Bringing It All Together: ADHD, Perimenopause, and Whole-Body Health
When it comes to managing ADHD symptoms during perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) really should be on your radar. HRT can help stabilize those roller-coaster hormone levels, easing some of the intensified ADHD symptoms that come with this life stage. This approach is a breath of fresh air compared to just ramping up doses of stimulant medications, which often miss the mark on addressing the deeper hormonal imbalances and can leave you dealing with some pretty annoying side effects.
But there’s more to the story than just hormones. Keeping your blood sugar stable throughout the day with a well-rounded diet can make a huge difference in how you feel—think fewer energy crashes and mood swings that can kick your ADHD into overdrive. Also, giving a boost to your brain’s neurotransmitters with the right supplements or botanicals can really sharpen your mental clarity and help your brain stay on point.
Don’t overlook the importance of checking for food sensitivities either. Figuring out if certain foods are causing you trouble and cutting them out can seriously help calm ADHD symptoms and boost your overall well-being. And let’s not forget about gut health—it’s a game changer. A happy gut means better detox, better nutrient absorption, and better overall hormone and neurotransmitter balance, which all adds up to you feeling better.
Tackling ADHD during perimenopause with these strategies offers a well-rounded approach that looks at your health from multiple angles.
Give yourself some grace during this transition! Embracing tools like notepads, organization apps (Sunsama, Inflow, Focus@Will) and reminders to help bridge memory gaps is a smart strategy, not a setback. It’s also perfectly okay to take a bit more time with tasks or to ask for help. Remember, you're navigating a significant shift—this isn't about failure, it's about adapting and finding strength in vulnerability. Treat yourself with kindness and compassion as you adjust.
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How to Naturally Slow the Aging Process and Get Glowing Skin
One of the most common questions I get is “What do you do for your skin?” And while I have a lot more to share than just “beauty secrets,” this question never annoys me, because truth be told… I am incredibly proud of my skin!
My skin didn’t always look like it does now. This is me at 22 - when I went from clear skin to horrible acne. At the age when most people’s teenage breakouts were ending, mine were just beginning.
Let’s skip to the good part - here I am today:
So how did I get here? It wasn’t one special product, a miracle facial, or just “growing out of it.” I learned quickly that glowing, clear, youthful skin starts internally.
Yes, products can be fun (I love my nighttime routine) - but if you want gorgeous skin, you have to start on the inside.
What finally worked for me was a combination of:
- Addressing hormone imbalances (I have PCOS)
- Switching up my diet (I was eating way too many carbs and not enough protein as a vegetarian)
- Healing my adrenals and gut
- Using Chinese medicine to speed healing and prevent long-term damage
(Learn more about acne and PCOS here.)
These principles not only helped me clear my skin back then - but now more-years-than-you’d-probably-guess later, they're the same principles I use to keep my skin youthful and glowing.
Yep - the real “beauty secret” has nothing to do with fancy products, lasers, or needles. It’s all about what’s happening inside! Let’s dig into what really matters for beautiful skin - and how you can achieve it.
6 Factors that Actually Matter for Naturally Youthful Skin
How our skin ages is about both our genetics and the environment in which those genes exist. That means having good genes isn’t a get-out-of-jail-free card for caring for your skin - and it also means even if you’re genetically predisposed to less-than-perfect skin, you’re not a lost cause!
If you want to change the look or feel of your skin, there are 6 factors to focus on:
- Gut health
- Oxidative stress & inflammation
- Hydration
- Omega 3 & 6 balance
- Liver health
- Hormone balance
Let’s go through each of these and explain it a bit and I’ll offer some easy, right-now things you can do to optimize each one.
Factor 1: The Gut
Younger skin literally starts in the gut. As you probably know, the gut isn’t just where food is digested - it’s home to the gut microbiome, a stronghold of beneficial bacteria that play a massive role in the proper function of almost every aspect of the body.
Research has shown that various species of probiotic bacteria found in the gut impact everything from UV damage and repair to acne. Skin barrier function, hair growth, oil production, and the acidity of skin are all impacted by the bacteria of the gut microbiome.
A healthy gut - meaning a diverse, healthy microbiome, healthy gut cells, and intact, tight junctions (no leaky gut) - has been proven beneficial in the prevention or treatment of:
- Inflammatory skin diseases
- Acne
- Atopic dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Aging skin changes
- Hair loss
- Some pigmentary disorders
If you have any history of gut symptoms or digestive issues, or a history of skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, or acne, I recommend starting with a comprehensive stool test like GI Map and a Parawellness parasite and pathogen test. With my clients, these tests are often the first step in a customized gut-healing protocol.
If you don’t have digestive symptoms, or have already resolved your digestive issues, the Biome Fx test by Microbiome Labs is a great way to better understand the bacteria living in your microbiome so that you can strategically supplement to tweak and optimize your microbiome for overall well-being, longevity, and glowing skin.
Factor 2: Oxidative Stress & Inflammation
Oxidative stress is what literally kills us all. Oxidative stress occurs when unstable molecules called free radicals outnumber stabilizing antioxidants, creating a state of inflammation and “cellular aging.” Free radicals are created both by your body (as a result of normal metabolism) and are found environmentally in things like pollution and UV light from the sun.
Research has shown oxidative stress plays a major role in the skin’s aging process both internally and externally. Sun spots, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation are all a direct result of oxidative stress.
To assess oxidative stress levels in my clients I rely on the ION Panel and Organix Organic Acids testing to assess antioxidant and nutrient levels.
The best defense against oxidative stress is to minimize free radicals and increase antioxidants. Some easy ways to do that are to:
- Avoid excess sun exposure, and wear a clean sunscreen when you’re in the sun (I like Supergoop)
- Get plenty of internal antioxidants from foods like green tea, fruits and veggies
- Supplement with Glutathione, L-ascorbate (vitamin C), α-tocopherol (vitamin E), CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and vitamin A, and NAD+
NAD+ is especially important - it's a coenzyme essential for cellular energy and mitochondrial health, two key factors of anti-aging. If you’ve heard a lot of buzz lately about niacinamide as a skincare ingredient, here’s why: it converts to NAD+ down the line! NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, so supplementing can be especially helpful. I like a liposomal NAD+, which is the best absorbed.
Vitamin C can be used internally and topically - this one absorbs well through the skin and results show in a matter of weeks.
Because many people have genetic SNPs that impede the transformation of beta carotene (found in plants like carrots) to bioavailable forms of vitamin A, I use a product like Acnutrol or Hi-Po Emulsi D3. (If you’re wondering if this or other genetic SNPs are impacting your health, I can help - book a call to learn how we use data from over-the-counter DNA tests like 23andMe to unlock the next level of health.)
Finally, be sure you’re eating plenty of foods high in antioxidants like:
- Fatty Fish
- Avocados
- Organic nuts and seeds - especially walnuts and sunflower seeds (for healthy fats, vitamin E, and zinc)
- Tomatoes, which contain lycopene
- Blueberry (and other berries like pomegranate and raspberry)
- Spinach and other leafy greens
- Dark Chocolate
- Green Tea
- Bone Broth
- Lemon
- Turmeric
And don’t forget to make sure you’re getting adequate protein! Proteins are needed to regenerate the skin, protect skin integrity and prevent sagging.
Factor 3: Hydration, Hydration, Hydration!
Almost everyone I work with is chronically dehydrated. Dehydration isn’t just about a lack of water - it’s also about a lack of electrolytes and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, chloride, and phosphate. Electrolytes help draw water into the skin, deeply hydrating the aquaporins, the intricate system of channels in the skin that control hydration. Without adequate hydration and electrolyte levels, skin becomes dehydrated and looks dull and lifeless.
What can you do about this? Simple: go refill your water bottle! It’s essential that you’re drinking clean, filtered water - I highly recommend a home filtration system like Berkey, which is what I use personally.
Also consider adding a pinch of natural mineral sea salt or an electrolyte product like BodyBio Electrolytes to your water.
You might also see skincare products infused with electrolytes, but it’s actually much more efficient to balance electrolytes internally by consuming them. Remember, your skin is an outward expression of your internal health!
Factor 4: Omega 3 & 6 Balance
Omega 3 and 6 are two types of essential fatty acids that can have major impacts on your skin.
Omega 3 regulates the skin’s oil production, balances hydration, and minimizes breakouts and signs of aging, and soothes skin irritation. Research has shown that taking fish oil, a potent source of Omega 3, can help protect against skin cancer and UV damage.
Omega 6 improves skin moisture, firmness and elasticity. It can reduce transepidermal water loss and improve the skin barrier, making it especially beneficial for eczema and dry skin. Research has also shown its anti-inflammatory qualities can help clear acne.
While Omega 3 and 6 both have benefits, for maximum benefit they need to be in balance. Most people have far more Omega 6 than 3, and need extra support getting balanced. The ION Panel can show you where you are, and 500 mg of Omega 3 or 2 servings of fatty fish per week can help bring balance. If you’re supplementing, I recommend a purified, tested fish oil like Microbiome Labs.
Factor 5: Liver Health and Detox
When you think of skin health, you probably don’t think of the liver - but you should! The liver and the skin are both part of the body’s larger detox system. When the liver becomes overburdened, it often presents through the skin as rashes or eczema, acne, premature or accelerated wrinkling, brownish “liver spots”, and lack of youthful tone and elasticity.
The liver’s main job is to filter blood coming from the digestive tract to obtain nutrients and remove toxins and waste products from the blood, detoxify chemicals, and metabolize drugs that are secreted into bile for elimination. Today, our livers have to work much harder than they ever have before to detox the slew of chemicals, pesticides, solvents, and plastic-related compounds present in the air we breathe, the water we drink and bathe in, foods we eat and personal products we use every day. Skincare and beauty products in particular often contain estrogen-mimicking chemicals that must be metabolized and eliminated by the liver.
In addition, I see many people struggle with toxins generated from internal pathogens like candida overgrowth, bacterial overgrowth, mycotoxins from mold, and viral pathogens.
Using the ION Panel, I can actually see exactly how my clients’ detox pathways are functioning. Two markers I look at are antioxidant status and organic acids. Having looked at thousands of these results with my clients, I see a direct correlation with antioxidant status and external signs of aging. Those who seem to “not age” usually have the highest antioxidant levels, and those with early signs of aging have the lowest.
Eating lots of antioxidant-rich foods (see the list above) can help protect your liver cells from damage and allow for completion of phase 2 detoxification by a series of enzymatic pathways in the liver. The antioxidants also help to protect your skin cells from free radicals, and therefore premature aging.
(Want to learn more about detox? Make sure you’re subscribed to my email list to receive my upcoming deep dive article on detox! Sign up for emails here.)
Factor 6: Hormone Health
This topic is one close to my heart. Your skin health is often a direct expression of your hormone health. One of the most common things I see is a correlation between PCOS and acne, like I experienced personally. You can learn more about PCOS and acne here.
But acne is not the only way hormones can affect your skin! Both estrogen and progesterone impact skin integrity as we age. Low levels of these hormones can result in dryness and the appearance of premature signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of tone. Estrogen and progesterone can also impact hyper and hypopigmentation. Low DHEA is another hormone issue I keep an eye out for, as it can slow skin repair.
For suspected hormone issues, I always start with a comprehensive hormone test. My favorite is the DUTCH panel, which gives a far more in-depth and comprehensive look at hormone levels than a typical blood test can. Once we know exactly what the imbalance is, I create a customized protocol to return your hormones to harmony.
Do This Now For Better Skin
Keeping in mind all the factors discussed, there are some simple steps you can start taking today for better skin:
#1 Optimize Nutrients
Vitamins A, C, D, E, alpha lipoic acid (ALA), calcium, magnesium, biotin, selenium and zinc are some of the most important nutrients for skin health. Vitamin C, zinc, copper, manganese and silica are cofactors for the production of collagen and keratin, which help keep hair and skin supple and strong. Eating a diet with lots of antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies can help provide many of these essential nutrients.
Two other supplements I recommend are fish oil for Omega 3s and a collagen supplement, paired with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for the best results.
#2 Add Probiotics
Multiple studies have found that specific probiotics can help protect the skin from sun damage. In one study, the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus johnsonii NCC 533 (La1), provided protection from UV rays. In another, probiotics actually reversed existing sun damage.
This is my favorite targeted probiotic for skin health— I take this daily
#3 Try Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbal formulas have been used to slow aging and stimulate repair for thousands of years. General beauty and anti-aging herbs include goji berries, tremella fungus, green tea, Dong Quai (Chinese Angelica), He Shou Wu, Ginseng (Asian Ginseng), Schisandra, and Pearl Powder.
For best results, Chinese medicine formulas need to be personalized for your skin conditions and your constitution. A trained Chinese herbalist will assess your skin - is it dry, and easy to wrinkle? That’s a sign you need to nourish Yin. Do you have sagging? That tells us spleen Qi will need support as well. Rashes and redness? Clear heat. This is how custom formulations can be made. (Need help with this? Book a free consultation with my team here.)
What About Products?
I love skin care products as much as the next girl - but the truth is that products simply aren’t as important as what is going on internally. Products and external practices like microneedling should always be a compliment to what's going on inside.
That being said, here’s some of what I use and recommend:
- DRMTLGY Needle-Less Serum - this is wonderful for fine lines and collagen! Studies have shown it produces a 15% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and volume in only 2 weeks and 190% increase in elastin production after 11 days.
- DRMTLGY Vitamin C E + F to reduce fine lines, decrease hyperpigmentation and provide strong antioxidant protection.
- Skin Saint Tretinol .5% Renewal Serum and The Dream Eye Cream include safe and effective levels of retinol plus vitamin C to reduce dark circles, promote collagen production, and improve fine lines
- Anything by Biologique Research - but these products should be prescribed by a licensed esthetician trained in the use of the products.
- A high-quality sunscreen (I like Supergoop).
- I also love microneedling, facial gua sha and cupping. A microneedling tool like this one makes it easy to get started and this is the cupping and gua sha kit I use.
Need more guidance on cupping and gua sha? Watch my three how-to videos below to get started:
Health Looks Good On You
Good health glows - it shows in your hair, nails, mood, and of course, your skin. If you want to look better, you need to start with feeling better!
So if you’re looking in the mirror and not loving what you see… don’t go spend a fortune on new products. It’s not the answer! Instead, consider booking a no-obligation consult with my team. Let’s uncover what isn’t working in your health, right the wrongs, and get you that glowing-from-the-inside look you really want!
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