Adolescence marks a critical window for the emergence of mental health problems and reproductive maturation. Menstrual cycle characteristics – including pubertal timing, cycle regularity, menstrual pain, and premenstrual symptoms -may capture biological and experiential processes relevant to psychopathology. However, evidence linking menstrual features to a broad range of mental health outcomes, including ADHD symptoms, remains limited. Using data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development…
