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Endometriosis is a chronic ailment affecting millions of women, often causing debilitating and complex pain. Common treatments like hormonal therapy and surgery often fall short, highlighting the need for a comprehensive management approach. Hence, this study investigated cannabis's potential for tackling endometriosis pain syndrome.
Cannabis shows promise in alleviating chronic pain from endometriosis, potentially reducing reliance on traditional painkillers.
Endometriosis is a chronic ailment affecting millions of women, often causing debilitating and complex pain. Common treatments like hormonal therapy and surgery often fall short, highlighting the need for a comprehensive management approach. Hence, this study investigated cannabis's potential for tackling endometriosis pain syndrome.
This study conducted a thorough literature review and focused on articles discussing the use of medical cannabis for endometriosis-induced pain, including cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional surveys, and systematic reviews.
Out of 522 articles reviewed, eight met the inclusion criteria. These included 1 literature review, 1 retrospective cohort study, 2 systematic reviews, and 4 cross-sectional surveys. Among endometriosis sufferers, cannabis use for symptom management was found to be common. Few women even reported reduced reliance on analgesics.
Cannabis could be a promising option for addressing the debilitating pain linked with endometriosis and for lessening the need for traditional pain medications. Its collaboration with the endocannabinoid system may aid to modulate pain, combat inflammation, relax muscles, and ease neuropathic discomfort.
Integrative Medicine Reports
Evaluating the Current Evidence for the Efficacy of Cannabis in Symptom Management of Endometriosis-Associated Pain
Savannah Calleson Cummings et al.
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