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Reproductive steroids and ADHD symptoms across the menstrual cycle
Published Feb 1, 2018 · Bethan A Roberts, T. Eisenlohr-Moul, Michelle M. Martel
Psychoneuroendocrinology
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Observational StudyStudy Snapshot
ADHD symptoms in women may change across the menstrual cycle in response to endogenous steroid changes, particularly in those with high trait impulsivity.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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