ADHD EVALUATION & TREATMENT

Many women go undiagnosed with ADHD until adulthood. Difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, chronic overwhelm, procrastination, emotional dysregulation, and executive function challenges are often dismissed as stress, anxiety, or simply "having too much on your plate." For many women, hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can further amplify these symptoms. 

At Sunrise Women's Wellness, we take a comprehensive approach to evaluating ADHD. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, we work to understand the whole picture—including your medical history, hormones, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and other health conditions that may contribute to problems with attention and focus.

An ADHD evaluation may be appropriate if you have:

• Difficulty staying focused
• Trouble completing tasks
• Chronic procrastination
• Poor organization or time management
• Forgetfulness
• Feeling mentally overwhelmed
• Difficulty prioritizing or following through
• Brain fog that is interfering with daily life

Your evaluation begins with a Comprehensive Wellness Consultation. This allows us to thoroughly assess your symptoms, review your medical history, and identify any underlying conditions that may be affecting your cognitive function. Your evaluation may include:

• A detailed medical and symptom history
• ADHD symptom assessment using evidence-based screening tools
• Review of current medications and supplements
• Evaluation of sleep, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle factors
• Assessment for conditions that may mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms
• Comprehensive laboratory testing when clinically appropriate

Because symptoms such as poor concentration, brain fog, fatigue, and memory concerns can also be caused by hormone changes, thyroid disorders, vitamin deficiencies, iron deficiency, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and other medical conditions, we believe it is essential to evaluate these factors before developing an individualized treatment plan.

A comprehensive ADHD evaluation may be recommended as part of your individualized care plan and is available as an additional service. If ADHD is diagnosed and treatment is appropriate, ongoing care may include medication management, symptom monitoring, and lifestyle strategies designed to support focus, executive function, and overall quality of life.

If ADHD is diagnosed, your treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and goals. Depending on your evaluation, treatment may include:

• Lifestyle and behavioral strategies
• Executive function and organizational coaching
• Nutrition and sleep optimization
• Hormone optimization when appropriate
• Medication management, including stimulant or non-stimulant medications when clinically indicated
• Ongoing monitoring and follow-up to ensure your treatment remains safe and effective

We believe exceptional care goes beyond writing a prescription. Our goal is to understand the underlying contributors to your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that supports your long-term cognitive health, overall wellness, and quality of life.