Summarised Study: A survey of medical cannabis use during perimenopause and postmenopause
This is a summary of "A survey of medical cannabis use during perimenopause and postmenopause" by Dahlgren, M. Kathryn; El-Abboud, Celine; Lambros, Ashley M.; Sagar, Kelly A.; Smith, Rosemary T.; Gruber, Staci A. published in Menopause 29(9) on September 2022.
Study Methodology
A survey was conducted on the use of Cannabis for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
A total of 258 biological women (perimenopausal, n = 131; postmenopausal, n = 127) participated in the survey between March 3, 2020, and April 16, 2021, using a voluntary response sample (a group of people who volunteered to take a research survey, based on their interest)
Summary
This survey study explored Medical Cannabis use among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women for managing menopause symptoms. It found high medicinal cannabis use for symptom relief, especially for sleep issues and mood/anxiety. The findings suggest that Medicinal Cannabis could be a viable alternative to conventional treatments for menopause-related symptoms, especially where hormonal options are less desirable.
Reported symptoms treated with Medicinal Cannabis
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Sleep disturbances (67.4%)
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Mood/anxiety (46.1%)
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Libido (30.4%)
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Hot flashes and night sweats (~13%)
TL;DR
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The study assessed patterns of medical cannabis use in 258 perimenopausal and postmenopausal individuals.
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Most participants reported current cannabis use (86.1%) and 78.7% endorsed using MC for menopause-related symptoms.
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Smoking (84.3%) and edibles (78.3%) were the most common modes of use.
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A majority of participants expressed interest in more cannabis-based products, such as vaginal suppositories, for symptom management.
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Perimenopausal participants reported significantly worse symptoms, including hot flashes, sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety.
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Sleep disturbances (67.4%) and mood/anxiety (46.1%) and Libido (30.4%) were primary symptoms for Medicinal Cannabis use.
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Medicinal Cannabis wasn’t commonly reported to address hot flashes and night sweats (~13%)
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Medicinal Cannabis shows promise as a non-hormonal option for symptom relief.
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Future research should examine the impact of different Medicinal Cannabis use characteristics on the efficacy of cannabis use for menopausal symptoms
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DISCLAIMER: this content has been partially generated by artificial intelligence and should be used for informational purposes only. This content should not be considered as medical advice, always consult your doctor to assess if alternative plant medicine is suitable for you.
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Summarised Study: Cannabis use for menopause in women aged 35 and over: a cross-sectional survey on usage patterns and perceptions in Alberta, Canada.
This is a summary of "Cannabis use for menopause in women aged 35 and over: a cross-sectional survey on usage patterns and perceptions in Alberta, Canada" by Katherine Babyn, Sue Ross, Mark Makowsky, Tony Kiang and Nese Yuksel, published in BMJ Open in 2022.
