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December 8, 2025Open Access

Integrative literature review – the impact of ADHD across women’s lifespan

Key Points

Mental health challenges of ADHD affect women's health outcomes across their lifespan, indicating a significant gap in awareness.
Only 30% of women with ADHD receive a timely diagnosis, emphasizing the need for enhanced training for healthcare providers.
Future research must tackle the complexities of ADHD comorbidities and sex-specific treatment strategies to optimize care.
These findings highlight the critical need for individualized approaches in treating ADHD to improve health outcomes for women.

Abstract

The findings highlight the urgent need to improve awareness of specific ADHD presentations in women and girls and better training for healthcare providers, aiming for earlier diagnosis and comprehensive individualised, tailored treatment strategies. Future research should focus on understanding the interplay between ADHD and its comorbidities, as well as exploring sex specific treatment options to improve health outcomes for women with ADHD.

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