Is Perimenopause Making Your ADHD Worse? What Your Doctor Won't Tell You

If your brain feels slower, foggier, or completely different in your 40s… you’re not imagining it.

And if you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD — or suspect you might have it — perimenopause could be amplifying everything.

In this episode of The Gayu Lewis Podcast, we unpack the powerful connection between menopause, ADHD, and brain health.

Gayu Lewis is joined by Dr. Balu Pitchiah, Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in neurodivergence and adult ADHD, to explain what’s really happening in the female brain during midlife.

Why do focus, memory, and emotional regulation suddenly feel harder?
 Is it hormones, ADHD, or both?
 And why are so many women only being diagnosed in their 40s?

This conversation breaks down the role of oestrogen, dopamine, and executive function in a way that actually makes sense — while also exploring how sleep, stress, and lifestyle can either support or sabotage your brain.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or not like yourself, this episode will help you understand why — and what you can start doing about it.

About the Podcast:
The Gayu Lewis Podcast is a women’s health podcast focused on menopause, perimenopause, and midlife wellness. Hosted by Gayu Lewis, a certified menopause coach and integrative health practitioner, each episode explores the science and real-life experiences behind women’s health — from hormones and brain health to nutrition and lifestyle.

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• Website: www.gayulewis.com

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