What's the link between ADHD, hormones + perimenopause?

with Women's Health Practitioner Adele Wimsett

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Have you ever wondered if there was a connection between your menstrual cycle, hormones and ADHD or other symptoms?

I know personally I've seen a lot more inattentiveness myself during the few days leading up to my bleed. You?

But today's guest, Adele Wimsett of Harmonise You, specializes in the link between  ADHD/neurodiversity and hormones, particularly in the perimenopausal years.

And she did a small clinical trial with some of her clients, tracking their hormones alongside their traits. 

While she didn't find clear patterns, she did see some evidence of the importance of progesterone in easing back some of the symptoms.

We also talk about some of the other research that's been done over the past several years showing links between ADHD and things like PMDD, postpartum depression, histamine sensitivity and menstrual cycles. 

It's a quick interview PACKED with gems from Adele's clinical practice and research. 

I hope it provides some insights on how cycle/hormone tracking can be a missing key to unlocking some of what's behind various mind, mood and physical symptoms!

Listen to learn:

• how ADHD and various hormonal conditions may be linked
• some of the research on estrogen and ADHD traits through the cycle
• what Adele found in her own clinical research
• why she thinks progesterone is foundational in the perimenopausal years

Resources:

• Grab my FREE Fertility Awareness Cycle tracking guide
• Episode 47: Differentiating PMS + PMDD w Jes
• Episode 143: What is FAM? And what it can tell you about your hormones
• Join the Natural Contraception (Fall 2025) waitlist here!

Connect with Adele:

• Check out her website: 
  Harmoniseyou.co.uk
  
  

• Explore the link between ADHD + hormones:
  - her recent clinical research
  - the study she referenced exploring estrogen + ADHD traits
  
  

•  Connect on IG: 
  @harmoniseyou
  
  

   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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