Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Medical Cannabis

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder¹ , affecting 12-21% of women of reproductive age.² Despite its widespread occurrence, only 30% of those with PCOS are diagnosed², often only when complications begin to severely impact their quality of life.³

This module explores the potential of medical cannabis as an adjunct treatment for PCOS, offering new hope for managing symptoms and improving patient outcomes.

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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 PCOS
• Identify conventional interventions for PCOS and describe their potential strengths and drawbacks
• Discuss medical cannabis' mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential for treating symptoms of PCOS (e.g. pain, low mood, anxiety and sleep problems)
• Identify considerations and risks for selecting medical cannabis products to treat PCOS

References

¹ Amiri, Fatemeh Nasiri, et al. “The Experience of Women Affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study from Iran.” International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 12, no. 2, Apr. 2014, https://doi.org/10.5812/ijem.13612. Accessed 26 June 2024.

² Boyle, Jacqueline, and Helena J. Teede. “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” Australian Family Physician, vol. 41, no. 10, Oct. 2012, www.racgp.org.au/afp/2012/october/polycystic-ovary-syndrome. Accessed 26 June 2024.

³ Singh, Samradhi, et al. “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Current Management, and Future Therapeutics.” Journal of Clinical Medicine, vol. 12, no. 4, Feb. 2023, p. 1454, https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12041454. Accessed 26 June 2024.

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