It’s estimated that 1 in 10 women between the ages of 15 to 49 will be affected by endometriosis during their lifetime. This equates to around 176 million women worldwide. Yet endometriosis remains one of the most misdiagnosed and least understood medical conditions and currently, there is no cure for endometriosis. However, cannabis does offer hope as a treatment. A growing body of research suggests there is a profound link between cannabis and endometriosis.
Endometriosis causes major inflammation which is one of the reasons that individuals experience pain. Cannabis is known to have anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties. Cannabis can also affect cell growth and death, calm gastrointestinal issues, reduce nausea and vomiting, is a natural sleep aid, and can help reduce stress and associated flare-ups.
According to data collected through an electronic record-based cohort study by StrainprintTM of 252 participants identifying as suffering endometriosis and using cannabis, pain was the most common symptom being treated by cannabis (57.3%). Gastrointestinal symptoms, though a less common reason for cannabis usage (15.2%), had the greatest self-reported improvement after use. Inhaled forms had higher efficacy for pain, while oral forms were superior for mood and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Please join Dr. David Bearman, M.D. renowned cannabinoid physician and the founders of Hello Again, Carrie Mapes and Patty Papas, for a presentation on research and information on using cannabis to fight the symptoms of endometriosis.
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