The hemp plant’s cannabinoids in general (incl. tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) as well as cannabidiol (CBD) in particular have potential health benefits for women, with little to no side-effects. Scientists hypothesize that the balancing, analgesic, anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory properties of CBD are helpful in treating the underlying causes of many of the symptoms common in both PMS and menopause. The benefits of CBD for women, whether in the form of CBD oil, hemp oil, or other hemp extracts, are promising although none of the results have been supported by clinical trials to date, whether in the United States or in any other country.
CBD is delivering is helping with women’s health through:
CBD creates a state of balance within the body by interacting with the ECS and its receptors, helping to reduce many of the symptoms characteristic of PMS and menopause.
Many women suffer from mood swings pre Menstruation. Scientists have found that because of the way that CBD interacts with the ECS and regulate endocannabinoid levels as well as modulate serotonin secretion (i.e. impacts the nervous system), it can be very effective in helping with anxiety and mood swings.
A surprising amount of women suffer from Sleep issues pre Menstruation or when they head into the Menopause. CBD has the ability to promote REM-sleep, the sleep-stage which is thought to especially benefit emotional health.
A lot of women also report pain pre Menstruation. CBD also balances anandamide and FAAH, the endocannabinoids responsible for blocking (chronic) pain signals while regulating the CB2 receptors responsible for pain processing.
It’s important to use a high-quality product and do so regularly when using CBD to alleviate the symptoms of Women’s health, menstruations, or menopause. There are many CBD products on the market but we would typically recommend the following:
For daily prevention and maintenance we recommend using a full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD oil, tincture, or gel cap. This will allow for a slow onset of action that lasts throughout the day.
For acute flare-ups of pre menstruaion or menopausal symptoms, vaping CBD or smoking CBD rich flowers can provide almost immediate relief due to its fast onset of action.
For localized pain, a topical such as a cream or lotion to deliver CBD directly to the affected area is recommended.
CBD for pre Menstruation Symptoms (PMS) and menopause is very personal and dependent on the type and severity of symptoms. The general rule of thumb for CBD dosage applies: that is 25 mg of CBD, taken twice daily.
If no results are felt with this dosage, the serving size can be increased by another 25 mg every 3-4 weeks until the optimal dosage is found.
To help you figure out the right dose for you, head over to our CBD usage and dosage page.
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