Menopause and Medical Cannabis
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Overview
A person with ovaries is typically born with about one million ovarian follicles.¹ By puberty, this number decreases to between 250,000 and 400,000¹, continuing to decline throughout life. Between the ages of 45-56, the diminishing ovarian follicle count leads to hormonal shifts that can cause various symptoms, including irregular menstruation and vasomotor or organ-related issues.¹ This transitional phase is known as perimenopause, while menopause marks the final menstrual cycle.
This module explores the potential of medical cannabis to alleviate disruptive symptoms associated with menopause, offering an alternative option for symptom management.
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 physiology, symptomatology and effects of menopause
- Identify conventional interventions for symptoms of menopause and describe their potential strengths and drawbacks
- Discuss medical cannabis' mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential for treating symptoms of menopause
- Identify considerations and risks for selecting medical cannabis products to treat symptoms of menopause
References
¹ Peacock, Kimberly, and Kari M. Ketvertis. “Menopause.” NIH, StatPearls Publishing, Jan. 2024, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/. Accessed 26 June 2024.
Overview
A person with ovaries is typically born with about one million ovarian follicles.¹ By puberty, this number decreases to between 250,000 and 400,000¹, continuing to decline throughout life. Between the ages of 45-56, the diminishing ovarian follicle count leads to hormonal shifts that can cause various symptoms, including irregular menstruation and vasomotor or organ-related issues.¹ This transitional phase is known as perimenopause, while menopause marks the final menstrual cycle.
This module explores the potential of medical cannabis to alleviate disruptive symptoms associated with menopause, offering an alternative option for symptom management.
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 physiology, symptomatology and effects of menopause
- Identify conventional interventions for symptoms of menopause and describe their potential strengths and drawbacks
- Discuss medical cannabis' mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential for treating symptoms of menopause
- Identify considerations and risks for selecting medical cannabis products to treat symptoms of menopause
References
¹ Peacock, Kimberly, and Kari M. Ketvertis. “Menopause.” NIH, StatPearls Publishing, Jan. 2024, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/. Accessed 26 June 2024.