ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2022
Menstruation and menopause in autistic adults: Periods of importance?
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 49 citations in OpenAlex.
- ADHD and Sex Hormones in Females: A Systematic Review.Journal of attention disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Autism, menstruation and mental health- a scoping review and a call to action.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Pooled it
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- The healthcare experiences of middle and older age autistic women in the United Kingdom.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- 'Simply do it.': Results from an online questionnaire to inform a community-based menopause education and support programme in the UK, InTune.Post reproductive health · 2025Article
- Association between premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder and presence of ASD or ADHD among adolescent females: a retrospective study.Archives of women's mental health · 2025Article
- Examining the Link Between ADHD Symptoms and Menopausal Experiences.Journal of attention disorders · 2025Article
- Approaches for Predicting the Occurrence of Challenging Behaviors in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- Autism and the Menopause Transition: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.Autism in adulthood · 2025Article
- A Review of Sex and Gender Factors in Stimulant Treatment for ADHD: Knowledge Gaps and Future Directions.Journal of attention disorders · 2025Review
- [Advances in research on gender differences in autism spectrum disorders].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2025Review
- Unmet need for autism-aware care for gynaecological, menstrual and sexual wellbeing.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Article
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults: an integrative review about strategies for promotion and maintenance of quality of life.Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina · 2025Review
- Brief Report: Under-Identification of Symptomatic Menopause in Publicly-Insured Autistic People.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- "A perfect storm": Autistic experiences of menopause and midlife.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2024Article
- Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2024Article
- "Maybe No One Knows We Need Help": Understanding the Experiences of Autistic Working Mothers in Australia.Autism in adulthood · 2024Article
- 'Living in a world that's not about us': The impact of everyday life on the health and wellbeing of autistic women and gender diverse people.Women's health (London, England)Article
- The monthly spectrum: Premenstrual symptoms across ADHD and autism.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
lay abstractAutism spectrum conditions were once seen as a predominantly male condition, but this has caused research to have little focus on women. Therefore, little is known about menstruation and menopause in autism spectrum conditions. Some smaller studies indicate that autistic individuals might suffer from increased difficulties surrounding these events. This study aimed to investigate whether autistic women experience more frequent premenstrual dysphoric disorder, causing extreme physical, emotional, and functional impairment. In a partly overlapping sample, we also examined whether women with autism spectrum condition experience increased complaints surrounding menopause. We did not find an increased prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in autism spectrum conditions (14.3%) compared with non-autistic women (9.5%). Those with autism spectrum conditions did experience increased menopausal complaints. These menopausal complaints were associated with higher levels of depression and autistic traits. In non-autistic women, menopausal complaints were associated with increased inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity (i.e. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits), and depression. With this work, we show the important role that major reproductive milestones can have in an autistic woman's life.
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