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68. Perimenopause & PMDD: The Hormonal Rollercoaster of Neurodivergent Women with Dr Miranda Robinson
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One day you’re fine. The next? Brain fog, rage, exhaustion, sensory overload - like your body has a mind of its own.
It’s not just stress. It’s not all in your head. Perimenopause and PMDD hit neurodivergent women harder, turning ADHD and autistic traits up to full blast. And yet? Most doctors still dismiss it.
In this episode, Dr Miranda Robinson, an obstetrician & gynaecologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, breaks down what’s really happening and what can actually help, so you can stop feeling like you’re losing control.
- Why ADHD and sensory overwhelm skyrocket during perimenopause
- How hormonal shifts make emotional and physical symptoms worse - and what you can do about it
- HRT, ADHD meds, supplements - what’s worth trying & what to ask your doctor
- How to get doctors to listen (instead of dismissing your symptoms as ‘just stress’)
- How to feel more stable, clear-headed & in control
Resources Mentioned:
Dr Miranda Robinson’s Instagram page
Episode on PMDD. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on the website
Episode on Perimenopause - Haylee’s Story. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on the website
Episode on EMDR. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the website
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