Hormonal treatments (where appropriate)

Hormonal change can significantly influence cognitive function, mood, and emotional regulation during perimenopause and menopause. For some women, addressing hormonal factors may help reduce ADHD-like symptoms or make them easier to manage.Your specialist doctor may discuss:Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) where symptoms are thought to be hormonally driven, tailored to your individual symptoms, medical history, and preferencesCareful adjustment or optimisation of existing HRT, where appropriateBody-identical oestrogen and progesterone options, prescribed and monitored by a specialist clinicianOngoing monitoring and review, with adjustments made over time as symptoms and hormonal needs changeHormonal treatment is always considered in the context of your wider health and is not suitable or necessary for everyone.

Non-hormonal menopause treatments

Some menopausal symptoms can be managed using non-hormonal medical options.Depending on your circumstances, your doctor may explore:Non-hormonal treatments for menopausal symptomsOptions to support sleep, mood, or vasomotor symptomsDiscussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives to support informed decision-makingThis service does not provide ADHD diagnostic assessment or prescribe, review, or adjust ADHD medication. If you require specialist ADHD care, your doctor can advise on appropriate next steps.

Lifestyle & supportive approaches

Many women benefit from practical strategies and supportive interventions alongside medical treatment. These approaches can play a key role in improving day-to-day functioning and quality of life.Support may include:Guidance around sleep, routines, and structure, tailored to how ADHD affects youStrategies for managing overwhelm, stress, and cognitive loadADHD-informed coping tools to support focus, organisation, and emotional regulationPsychological or behavioural approaches, such as CBT-informed strategies or coaching, where helpfulLifestyle and wellbeing advice, aligned with your symptoms, energy levels, and goalsThese approaches are often used alongside medical care and are adapted over time as your needs change.

Can menopause make ADHD symptoms worse?

Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect brain chemistry involved in attention, mood, and emotional regulation. For some women, this can make existing ADHD symptoms feel more noticeable or harder to manage.

How can I tell if my symptoms are ADHD or menopause-related?

ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, particularly around concentration, memory, mood, and fatigue. During your consultation, your doctor will assess your menopausal stage, symptom history, and medical background to consider whether hormonal factors may be contributing. This service focuses on menopause assessment and treatment. It does not provide a formal ADHD diagnostic evaluation.

Do I need an ADHD diagnosis before booking?

No. You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis to book. This appointment focuses on menopause care and how hormonal change may be affecting your symptoms. If further ADHD assessment is appropriate, your doctor can advise you on suitable next steps.

Can HRT help ADHD symptoms?

For some women, HRT may improve cognitive or emotional symptoms linked to hormonal change. Whether HRT is appropriate depends on your individual health history, symptoms, and stage of menopause. This will be discussed during your consultation.

Will ADHD medication still work during menopause?

Some women notice changes in how their ADHD medication feels during hormonal transition. This service does not prescribe, review, or adjust ADHD medication. If you are concerned about your ADHD treatment, your doctor can help you consider whether hormonal factors may be contributing and advise you on appropriate follow-up with your usual ADHD prescriber.

What if I have ADHD and other conditions, such as anxiety or PMS?

Many women experience overlapping symptoms during hormonal transition. Your doctor will take your full medical history into account when discussing menopause assessment and treatment options. If specialist input beyond menopause care is needed, you will be advised on appropriate referral options.

Are consultations available online?

Yes. We offer secure online consultations across the UK.

Where are the face-to-face clinics at Menopause Care located?

Menopause Care has clinics across the UK, including locations in London (Mayfair, Barnes, and Wimbledon), as well as Manchester, Sheffield, and Glasgow.

How much does the consultation cost?

A new patient menopause specialist consultation is £295 for 45 minutes. Follow-up options are£225 for 30 minutes.

What happens after my initial consultation?

Your doctor will summarise findings, discuss treatment options, and outline clear next steps. Follow-up appointments and ongoing support are available if needed.

Can Menopause Care provide prescriptions?

Yes. Menopause Care can provide prescriptions directly through our in-house pharmacy, ensuring you receive your treatment safely, conveniently, and without delay. Our clinicians review your treatment regularly and tailor it to your individual needs, so you can feel confident that your care is both personalised and seamless.

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Specialist menopause care with ADHD-aware support

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Specialist, doctor-led care for women navigating ADHD through perimenopause and menopause

BMS accredited doctors, available online

Personalised medication delivered

A support team to help coordinate your care

BMS accredited doctors, available online

Personalised medication delivered

A support team to help coordinate your care

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How ADHD symptoms can change during perimenopause and menopause

Many women first begin to question ADHD during perimenopause or menopause. Changes in hormone levels can affect brain chemistry involved in attention, motivation, mood, and emotional regulation.

Increased distractibility, reduced concentration, or “brain fog”

Difficulty managing competing demands or maintaining routines

Heightened emotional sensitivity, anxiety, or overwhelm

Fatigue and cognitive overload

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Menopause support for women with ADHD, delivered by doctors with a specialist interest in ADHD and hormonal health. Please note that we do not provide formal ADHD diagnostic assessments and we do not initiate, review, or adjust ADHD medication.

Initial Online Doctor Appointment

45 minute session

Menopause support for women with ADHD

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Online consultation £295

Existing Online Patients Appointment

30 minute session

Menopause support for women with ADHD

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Online consultation £225

What to expect

How our care works

1
Specialist consultation (45 min)
A menopause specialist doctor takes time to explore your symptoms, hormonal stage, medical history, and any existing ADHD diagnosis or concerns.
2
Personalised plan
Where appropriate, this may include menopause treatment, lifestyle strategies, or guidance on further assessment (such as referral to a psychiatrist).
3
Ongoing review and support
Prescription management, blood tests if needed, and continuity of care for as long as you need.

1 I am experiencing menopausal symptoms alongside changes in focus, mood, or cognitive function

2 I have ADHD and feel symptoms have shifted during perimenopause or menopause

3 I would like a menopause specialist to assess whether hormonal factors may be contributing

Menopause treatment options tailored to you

There is no single treatment pathway for menopause. Any plan is created collaboratively with you and tailored to your individual symptoms, medical history, and preferences.

Where relevant, your doctor will consider how hormonal changes may be affecting focus, mood, and cognitive function in relation to menopause care

Our specialist approach to menopause care for women with ADHD

A detailed overview of how our doctors support you

Step 1

Specialist menopause assessment

Your initial consultation is a 45-minute appointment, designed so you don’t feel rushed.

During your consultation, your specialist doctor will:

Explore your menopausal symptoms in detail
Review your hormonal stage and medical history
Discuss any existing ADHD diagnosis, where relevant
Consider whether symptoms such as brain fog, mood change, or overwhelm may be hormonally influenced
Talk through appropriate investigations or next steps

The focus of this appointment is menopause assessment and treatment. It does not include ADHD diagnosis or medication management.

Step 2

Personalised menopause treatment plan

There is no single treatment pathway for menopause care, which is why we focus on personalising your care to you.

Depending on your individual needs, your doctor may discuss:

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), where appropriate
Adjustment of existing menopause treatment
Non-hormonal medical options
Lifestyle and behavioural strategies that support cognitive function
Psychological therapies, such as CBT or coaching, where helpful

Any treatment plan is created with you, taking into account your symptoms, preferences, and long-term health.

Step 3

Ongoing clinical care and support

Many women benefit from continued support as symptoms evolve over time.

At Menopause Care, you’ll have access to:

Follow-up appointments with your specialist doctor or nurse
Support from our care team between appointments
Clear guidance on treatment adjustments and next steps

Our aim is not just symptom management, but helping you feel informed, supported, and confident through change.

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Our Approach

Every person’s experience of ADHD is different. Our role is to help you understand how hormonal changes may be affecting your body and mind, and explore safe and evidence-based treatment options that work best for you and your lifestyle.

Expert-led care

Doctors experienced in hormonal, mood and wellbeing concerns

Safe prescribing

Hormonal and non-hormonal options as clinically appropriate

Personalised and holistic treatment plans

Care tailored to your symptoms, history and goals, with lifestyle, nutritional and psychological strategies

Continuity

Regular follow-up and ongoing support

Success stories from our patients

Hear from our patients who are on the path to feeling like themselves again, and who share their experiences of feeling listened to, supported, and guided through their menopause care.

Our doctors provide holistic care for all menopause symptoms

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Dr Laura CawleyMenopause Doctor

Online & in person (Sheffield)

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Dr Karen AitkenMenopause Doctor

Online & in person (Glasgow)

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Endometrosis & fibroids

Dr Amy LewisMenopause Doctor

Online

Thyroid

PMS/PMDD

Endometriosis & fibroids

PCOS

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Online & in person (Colchester North & West)

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Online

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Bone health

Thyroid

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Everything you want to know

Please note: we are not an ADHD diagnostic service

Formal ADHD diagnosis and the prescribing of ADHD medication must be carried out by a psychiatrist. Our role is to assess hormonal and menopause-related factors, provide specialist menopause care, and support you alongside (or before) psychiatric input where appropriate.

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