Menstrual Symptoms Linked to Depression, ADHD, and Anxiety in Adolescent Girls 

 ADHD in the News 2026-09-24


Key point: Adolescent girls who experienced early menarche, irregular menstrual cycles, or severe menstrual pain had a significantly higher likelihood of developing depression, anxiety, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

View Article: Psychiatry Advisor, September 22, 2026




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