The relevant hormone determining results show: Prolactin (PRL), estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P) content in serum have regularly changed during reproductive and nonreproductive phase.
Approved by the FDA in 2001, the patch is sold by prescription and releases ethinyl estradiol (a type of estrogen), and a progestin called norelgestromin via the skin into the bloodstream.
One idea supported by clinical studies is that sex hormones — like testosterone and estradiol, which is a type of estrogen — can affect ADHD symptoms, which would explain the different presentations.