ADHD in Females
- According to CDC estimate in 2016, the prevalence of ADHD in women was 5.6%, and that in men was 12. 9%. It is believed that the prevalence of ADHD in females is often underestimated as it is underdiagnosed.
- ADHD in females can be different than that of men and may not always fit the stereotypical behavioral pattern. Instead, females may exhibit more symptoms, such as difficulty concentrating, daydreaming, and feeling overwhelmed than men.
- Girls with ADHD may have academic difficulties similar to boys with the disorder. However, because their symptoms may not be as outwardly disruptive, their struggles often get overlooked or attributed to other factors such as laziness or lack of intelligence.
- The diagnosis of ADHD in females can be more challenging than in men due to the subtler presentation of symptoms and societal expectations.
- With undiagnosed ADHD, women are more prone to develop co-morbidities like psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder.
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