ADHD and Menopause Care

For some women, ADHD-related symptoms may be better supported through non-hormonal medical approaches, either alone or alongside hormonal care.

Depending on your circumstances, your doctor may explore:

• Stimulant or non-stimulant ADHD medication, where clinically appropriate
• Careful titration and monitoring, guided by a specialist clinician
• Review of existing ADHD medication, including how hormonal changes may be affecting response or side effects
• Discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives, to support informed decision-making

Any medical treatment is prescribed cautiously, with close follow-up and a clear focus on safety.

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 you
• Strategies for managing overwhelm, stress, and cognitive load
• ADHD-informed coping tools to support focus, organisation, and emotional regulation
• Psychological or behavioural approaches, such as CBT-informed strategies or coaching, where helpful
• Lifestyle and wellbeing advice, aligned with your symptoms, energy levels, and goals

These approaches are often used alongside medical care and are adapted over time as your needs change.

ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, particularly around concentration, memory, mood, and fatigue. A specialist assessment looks at your symptom history, hormonal stage, and wider medical background to understand whether symptoms are hormonally driven, ADHD-related, or a combination of both.

No. You don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis to book. Your doctor will explore your symptoms in context and advise on next steps if further assessment is appropriate.

For some women, HRT may help cognitive or emotional symptoms linked to hormonal change. Whether HRT is appropriate depends on your individual health history and symptoms, and this will be discussed carefully during your consultation.

It can, but some women notice changes in how effective their medication feels during hormonal transition. Your specialist doctor can help review symptoms in context and discuss whether adjustments or additional support may be appropriate.

Many women have overlapping conditions. Our doctors routinely support women with complex presentations and will take your full medical history into account when discussing assessment and treatment options.

Yes. We offer secure online consultations across the UK.

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

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

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

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.