Dr Mikhail Kogan came to medical marijuana via his work as a geriatrician at GW Medical Faculty Associates and as an associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in the US.
He co-wrote one of the most comprehensive books on the subject of cannabis in health care, Medical Marijuana, published in 2021. Although he’s not a menopause marijuana specialist (no one really is, yet), he has really helpful insights as to why the research still needs to catch up with what doctors are seeing in patients, coffee is more addictive than cannabis, and what “going low and slow” really means when it comes to experimenting.
He joined us as part of last year’s Menopause Shift Summit, and if you didn’t catch him there, you can catch him here.
00:10 Introduction to the Menopause Shift Summit
00:30 Interview with Dr. Mikhail Kogan on Cannabis and Menopause
01:24 Dr. Kogan’s Journey into Cannabis Research
05:19 Understanding the Endocannabinoid System
06:34 Historical Use and Research of Cannabis
08:23 The Future of Cannabis Research
09:08 Potential Benefits of Cannabis for Various Health Conditions
15:07 The Role of Cannabis in Treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
21:04 Understanding Different Components of Cannabis
25:23 How Women are Using Cannabis for Menopause Symptoms
25:49 Potential Benefits of Cannabis for Sleep and Pain
28:10 Using Cannabis for Sexual Health during Menopause
30:54 Understanding the Effectiveness of Hormone Therapy
31:37 Interactions of Cannabinoids with Other Medications
32:24 Discussing the Impact of Aging on Metabolism
33:03 Navigating Conversations with Doctors about Cannabis
33:37 The Growing Acceptance of Cannabis in Medical Community
35:47 Challenges with Dispensaries and Importance of Self-Advocacy
38:04 Understanding Dosage and the Importance of ‘Go Low and Slow’
41:35 Debunking Myths and Misinformation about Cannabis
47:52 The Potential Preventative Benefits of Cannabis
50:18 Addressing Concerns about Addiction and Overdose
56:20 Understanding the Importance of Reading Labels and Dosing
57:12 Closing Remarks and Recommendations
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