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Back to Episodes59. PMDD: How Hormones Can Affect Teenage Girls with Laurina
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Dr. Elise Fallucco welcomes Laurina, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four. Laurina shares her experience parenting her teenage daughter, Beth, who has ADHD and anxiety. The discussion covers Beth's initial symptoms, her treatment journey and the discovery of Beth's premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Laurina offers insights on tracking symptoms and treatment options, providing valuable advice for clinicians and parents alike. Tune in to learn about managing ADHD, anxiety, and hormonal changes in teenage girls.
00:00 Introduction WHAT TO EXPECT and Guest Welcome
01:13 Lorena's Clinical Background
02:10 Recognizing ADHD and Anxiety in Beth
04:55 Medication for ADHD and ANXIETY
07:36 ADHD and Anxiety PLUS HORMONAL CHANGES
14:20 DEPRESSION or PMDD?
19:00 Beth's Transformation and Creative Talents
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