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ADHD in Girls and Women Goes Undiagnosed More Often Than in Boys ADHD is more often mistakenly diagnosed in girls and women than in boys. Many female patients employ methods of coping to hide their symptoms, and they suffer the consequences along with their impairment. This can result in low self-esteem, rejection sensitivity and a likelihood of engaging in risky behavior. Some people have "high-functioning ADHD", meaning that their symptoms don't interfere with their every