Cannabis, in good company
Why study cannabis-based drugs and endometriosis? Although there are no cannabis-specific studies in endometriosis research, the evidence that some sort of cannabinoid therapy may help the disease is promising. It has been demonstrated that the endocannabinoid system plays a critical role in the development and progression of endometriosis, as well as the sensitivity to pain that patients experience. […]
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This is a glossary of terms you may come across when dealing with endometriosis and pelvic pain, as described at http://endometriosis.org/glossary/ By educating yourself, you will be able to make more well informed decisions about your health. Adenomyosis Disease characterised by growth of the endometrium into the walls of the uterus. Adhesions Scar tissue that […]
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Many endometriosis patients report needing strong narcotic pain medications throughout their menstrual cycle. However, many patients struggle with excruciating pain during their period, even ending up in the hospital when the pain cannot be managed at home. With the current opioid crisis doctors are often hesitant to prescribe pain medications other than NSAIDs like naproxen […]
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