The wonderful thing about medical marijuana is that it is a natural and risk free way to treat a variety of physical and mental health conditions, and this applies to both men and women. Unsurprisingly, there are a variety of ways in which medical marijuana can serve as an alternate treatment option for various women’s health issues, including menstruation, fatigue, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and many others! Today in this article we are going to be talking about cannabis and its effectiveness at relieving discomfort and pain for women undergoing a lot of different problems. Our modern society in the United States has recently begun to place increased emphasis on taking care of our bodies and minds, especially in the wake of pandemic.
What this means is that there are a lot of things we are learning about how to take care of ourselves, and today we are going to be talking about how medical marijuana fits into that picture (hint: it fits really well!) So without further ado, let’s look at a few ways that medical marijuana can help women dealing with pain and discomfort. Also, I forgot to mention that, in many states, reproductive pain, migraines, and other signs of inflammation often qualify as chronic pain conditions through the medical marijuana program. While this is different from state to state, it is something worth looking into if any of these issues apply to you or a loved one.
One of the biggest issues that women unfairly have to deal with is that of menstruation. As a man myself, I cannot imagine having to deal with the symptoms of nausea, headaches, fatigue, and cramping that so many women do during their time of the month. It’s no wonder that so many women look forward to the menopause stage of life when they do not have to worry about those symptoms ever again! One of the common side effects of menstruation is bloating. Bloating occurs in the body when there is painful swelling and fluid retention, often found in the ankles, feet, and legs. Bloating and inflammation can also occur in the abdominal area, also referred to as cramps!
Some women experience mild and irregular cramping, while others have to deal with excruciating pain that is debilitating and can keep them from being able to function in their day to day lives. So can marijuana help with cramps and bloating? Well, unlike some other medications and treatments for women dealing with menstruation, marijuana does not block the production of prostaglandin, which are the lipids that impact hormone health and trigger period cramps. However, THC is known to provide pain relief in the form of releasing dopamine (happiness hormone) throughout the body and can change the brain's perception of the pain it is experiencing. CBD, another component of cannabis, is also known to help naturally reduce inflammation and can relax uterine muscles, which in turn can reduce the intensity of cramps.
Another issue that many women struggle with is chronic fatigue. While most of us are feeling tired these days, chronic fatigue is a whole different world. Chronic fatigue is when your energy levels are simply not there, no matter how much rest and relaxation you can get on the weekends or in the evenings. For many women, dealing with chronic fatigue becomes a daily battle of just trying to get through the day. One of the first steps in treating your chronic fatigue is to determine the cause, which can be rooted in various other health problems. Some of these include depression, thyroid disorder, vitamin deficiencies, heart disease, sleep apnea, anemia, and others.
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