Endometriosis and Medical Cannabis
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Overview
Endometriosis, a condition marked by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causes severe and debilitating symptoms, making it the leading cause of chronic pelvic pain. Affecting 1 in 9 people assigned female at birth¹, endometriosis accounted for over 3,600 emergency department visits in 2021-2022 alone². Despite its prevalence, current treatment options are often invasive and carry significant health risks.
This module explores the potential of medical cannabis as an alternative treatment for endometriosis, offering symptom relief with fewer side effects.
Preview this module by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology, symptomatology and effects of endometriosis
- Identify conventional interventions for endometriosis and describe their potential strengths and drawbacks
- Discuss medical cannabis' mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential for treating symptoms of endometriosis (e.g. pain, low mood, anxiety, sleep problems and nausea)
- Identify considerations and risks for selecting medical cannabis products to treat endometriosis
References
¹ Armour, M., Ciccia, D., Yazdani, A., Rombauts, L., Niekerk, L. V., Schubert, R., & Abbott, J. (2023). Endometriosis research priorities in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , 63 (4), 594-598. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13699
² “Endometriosis, Emergency Department Presentations.” Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 14 Dec. 2023, www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-disease/endometriosis-in-australia/contents/treatment-management/ed-presentations. Accessed 26 June 2024.
Overview
Endometriosis, a condition marked by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causes severe and debilitating symptoms, making it the leading cause of chronic pelvic pain. Affecting 1 in 9 people assigned female at birth¹, endometriosis accounted for over 3,600 emergency department visits in 2021-2022 alone². Despite its prevalence, current treatment options are often invasive and carry significant health risks.
This module explores the potential of medical cannabis as an alternative treatment for endometriosis, offering symptom relief with fewer side effects.
Preview this module by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology, symptomatology and effects of endometriosis
- Identify conventional interventions for endometriosis and describe their potential strengths and drawbacks
- Discuss medical cannabis' mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential for treating symptoms of endometriosis (e.g. pain, low mood, anxiety, sleep problems and nausea)
- Identify considerations and risks for selecting medical cannabis products to treat endometriosis
References
¹ Armour, M., Ciccia, D., Yazdani, A., Rombauts, L., Niekerk, L. V., Schubert, R., & Abbott, J. (2023). Endometriosis research priorities in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , 63 (4), 594-598. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13699
² “Endometriosis, Emergency Department Presentations.” Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 14 Dec. 2023, www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-disease/endometriosis-in-australia/contents/treatment-management/ed-presentations. Accessed 26 June 2024.