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ADHD in Women: Unique Health Risks and Misdiagnosis

Updated 2026-07-26 09:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Research shows ADHD manifests differently in women, often leading to underdiagnosis. This can have significant health implications for adult females.

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For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
2026-07-26 09:00 UTC
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