Menopause medical cannabis treatment
When ovaries stop producing eggs and the menstrual cycle ends, the menopause begins, and the body has to get used to hormonal changes in oestrogen and progesterone levels. The menopause can cause a myriad of symptoms that are typically treated with hormone replacement therapies, but, recently, increasing numbers of women are turning to cannabis-based menopause treatments for relief.
Am I eligible?33 million
people will go through the menopause in the UK
65%
said sleep improved during menopause with medical cannabis
Over ¾
of those surveyed endorsed cannabis as a menopause symptom reliever
45%
said their anxiety improved with menopause cannabis treatment
Symptoms
Anxiety
Headaches
Hot flushes
Issues concentrating (brain fog)
Mood Swings
Muscle aches
Sleeping problems
Vaginal dryness
If you are displaying these symptoms, you may be going through the menopause. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
The menopause is a natural biological event that is inevitable for anyone with a womb, and so there is no cure or prevention. There are a number of conventional medications that are typically prescribed to help manage the symptoms of menopause; however, like every form of treatment - they are not appropriate or successful for everyone.
Clonidine
Gabapentin
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Oestrogen Treatments
Progesterone
Testosterone
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A word from our specialist
"Medical cannabis can help alleviate some symptoms associated with menopause. Research has found that it can reduce Hot Flashes, improve sleep quality and duration, control mood swings and even reduce anxiety. Our patients with menopause have all reported a large improvement in their quality of life after just 1 month of treatment."
Dr Alex Van Heerden
Generalist
Find out if you may be eligible for medical cannabis menopause treatments here
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Can medical cannabis treatments help symptoms of the menopause?
Although many are unaware, in the UK, medical cannabis treatments can be prescribed to eligible patients to help them treat the symptoms of the menopause. Cannabis-based treatments interact with our bodies' endocannabinoid system (ECS) when they enter the body, and are able to influence the messages it typically sends.
However, during the menopause, changes in hormonal production affect the endocannabinoid system’s ability to function properly, and adequately regulate sleep, mood, temperature, memory, and pain - amongst other things.
Evidence demonstrates that medical cannabis treatments have the ability to alter these ECS messages, and they can therefore (when applied appropriately) improve sleep quality, and reduce anxiety, stress levels, and pain, making medical cannabis a powerful tool in menopause management.
Surveys of women who have used cannabis treatments for menopause symptom relief display positive results, particularly in the sleep and anxiety department, but also in the frequency of self reported night sweats, vaginal dryness, and level of enjoyment during sex.
Our specialist doctors can legally prescribe medical cannabis menopause treatments to those who have been struggling to manage their symptoms with conventional medicines and therapies. To find out if medical cannabis may be able to give you the relief you need, assess your eligibility here.