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ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks (www.npr.org)
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For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.

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[โ€“] Beehaw_Girl@beehaw.org 6 points 3 days ago

"Women are more likely to have a teen pregnancy compared to boys and men with ADHD."

๐Ÿคฃ No kidding?!