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ADHD is a neurological disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention with or without hyperactivity and impulsivity that interferes with daily functioning. While the prevalence rates are increasingly similar by gender, the diagnosis rate among American men is nearly 69% higher than it is among American women (5.4% of men in the U.S. have an ADHD diagnosis vs. just 3.2% of women.
Why? ADHD in women does not comply with stereotypes. Its distinct symptom presentation is skewed toward inattentiveness – a feature that explains, in part, why ADHD in women is still largely misunderstood, overlooked, and inadequately studied.
Despite improved ADHD awareness in general, science still stands to learn and untangle much about ADHD in women particularly the influence of biology, neurology, and gender constructs on the condition’s appearance, trajectory, and treatment course.