ADHD symptoms in women are often missed.
Some studies find girls with ADHD prefer immediate rewards and may be motivated by them.
Predominantly inattentive jot down
Develop adaptive behaviors to mask symptoms.
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If so, the rate of ADHD among females may be closer to males than previously thought.
ADHD is treated the same in females as males, typically with a combination of medications and psychotherapy.
Medications
Medication is typically the first line of treatment for ADHD for both females and males.
These include stimulants and non-stimulants that treat the symptoms of ADHD in different ways.
Stimulant medicationsare more commonly prescribed and generally more effective.
Options include:
Non-stimulant medicationsare typically used when stimulants fail to improve relief or cannot be tolerated.
Summary
ADHD often manifests differently in females than in males.
Girls and women are more likely to experience symptoms of inattention rather than hyperactivity or impulsiveness.
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