Can PCOS cause ADHD? 5 factors that are interlinked
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- From low quality sleep to insulin resistance, here are a few factors in PCOS that can trigger ADHD symptoms.
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PCOS causes ovaries to produce an abnormal amount of Androgens, further leading to cyst formation in the ovaries. While PCOS can lead to acne formation, menstrual irregularities and obesity, it can also lead to ADHD. “By targeting the root causes with the right lifestyle changes, we can reverse this symptom just like the others (and lose weight along the way because all of these are connected),” wrote Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan.(Shutterstock)
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In PCOS, testosterone levels and Androgen levels are usually high. This can further contribute to ADHD. (imago images/Science Photo Library)
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In PCOS, insulin resistance is very common – this further leads to a blood sugar roller coaster which can affect our attention span. (Unsplash)
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Gut health is often compromised in women with PCOS. This can affect the gut-brain connection, triggering ADHD symptoms. (Shutterstock)
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PCOS can lead to chronic inflammation in the body. Brain inflammation can be affected which can impact our behavioural patterns. (Unsplash)
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