Legalising cannabis would be a huge boost to women's health.

While medical marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, more than half of the states in the U.S. have passed legislation allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The current administration is also actively pushing for legalisation, bringing new hope to the industry. It is believed that in the near future, the incredible therapeutic benefits of this amazing plant will be widely recognised by the world.

Meanwhile, in states where medical marijuana is allowed, more and more women are learning about and using medical marijuana to cope with their health concerns. The medical marijuana field is still dominated by men, although many female entrepreneurs have also entered the industry. Times are indeed changing fast, and more research opportunities that prove the effectiveness of medical marijuana in treating common female ailments will result in more women enjoying the benefits of safe and effective cannabis treatments.


1. Cannabis and Pain During Sexual Activity

Vaginismus is a painful spasm of the vaginal muscles, and many women who suffer from this condition find sex difficult, if not completely impossible. Although adverts for medication to treat erectile dysfunction abound, vaginismus remains a hidden condition that receives little attention. This is partly due to the reluctance of female sufferers to mention this intimate affliction to health professionals.

Medical marijuana, especially some hybrids of Indica and Sativa, enhances sexual pleasure and reduces libido. Since many women who suffer from vaginal spasms develop the condition as a result of sexual trauma, using marijuana in conjunction with sex therapy can help a woman's mind and body relax enough to tolerate intimacy. This Indica-dominant strain helps relax the body and relieve muscle spasms, while the Sativa strain elevates the state of mind.


2. Cannabis Against Endometriosis

It may be unknown to many people outside of the cannabis industry, but the fact is that the human body also possesses a natural endocannabinoid system, as do most mammals. The human body is capable of producing endocannabinoids naturally, but women occasionally experience a deficiency. When endocannabinoids are deficient, it usually leads to painful symptoms such as endometriosis.

Medical marijuana can address this deficiency and restore normalcy and balance to the body. Many endometriosis patients find that medical marijuana provides complete relief from their symptoms. Currently, while there is still very little literature to support this theory - largely due to the fact that marijuana is still a Class I controlled substance - some doctors assert that medical marijuana may even help cure endometriosis, not just relieve the symptoms.


3. Relieving Pain Before Surgery

Women who need to undergo surgery often suffer severe pain while waiting for the procedure. Given the growing opioid epidemic today, many doctors are understandably reluctant to prescribe anything stronger than ibuprofen to their patients.

In fact, medical marijuana can be used to relieve pre-operative pain. The best medical marijuana varieties for people who are suffering from severe pain while waiting for surgery are usually those with a high CBD content, as CBD acts as a nerve tonic while also reducing painful inflammation.


4. Overcoming Fibromyalgia Pain

Medical experts are still confused about the exact cause of fibromyalgia, and some healthcare providers remain sceptical about the true nature of the disease, despite the fact that many female patients have shared their experiences of suffering from this painful condition. However, the powerful ability of medical marijuana to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia is grossly underestimated by many.

Exercise remains one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia, but patients may find it difficult to get up from the couch. The energising sativa variety can provide fibromyalgia sufferers with the painkillers they need to relieve their physical pain and can get them moving without feeling sleepy.


5. Reducing Inflammation

Studies have shown that medical marijuana can reduce inflammation, although researchers still don't have a thorough understanding of its exact effects. Regardless, medical marijuana can provide powerful relief for patients with almost any type of inflammatory disease, from Crohn's disease to arthritis.

Chronic pain sufferers often have trouble sleeping because they can't find a comfortable position. Medical marijuana high in CBD can help pain patients fall asleep naturally without the need for prescription sleep aids, so their bodies can get the healing rest they so desperately need.


6. Relieving Migraines

Like fibromyalgia symptoms, migraine disorders have plagued the medical community. Some migraine sufferers respond well to CBD treatment, while others find relief from more potent therapies such as Botox and CGRP injections like Aimovig. Still more patients are finding little relief from traditional medicine for migraines and are turning to alternative treatments.

Some special strains of medical marijuana, such as Blue Dream, are effective in relieving migraines, as well as the nausea and vomiting they cause. According to patient reports from an online support group for migraine sufferers, trying cannabis candies can soothe the digestive tract, allow patients to hydrate, consume light foods, and experience deep, healing sleep when antiemetic medications such as Zofran have not worked.


7. Alleviating Menstrual Cramps

Many women experience mild period pain, and for some of them in particular, this pain can become unbearable. One of the benefits of medical marijuana is that it can be used both externally and internally.

Innovative medical marijuana research has now led to the development of cannabis-infused tampons, which many women are surprised to find are effective in relieving menstrual pain. Recent studies have shown that women who use cannabis-infused tampons feel significant relief within the first 20 minutes of insertion, with little to no negative cognitive impact.

Medical marijuana offers hope to women suffering from a wider range of ailments as human society gradually turns to the use of natural and plant-based medicines. More and more women are preferring natural remedies over chemical treatments, and marijuana can not only alleviate painful symptoms, but also treat serious illnesses such as cancer. As legalisation progresses and medical research is freed from prohibition, women and men alike can look forward to great health benefits from nature's most healing plant.

May the women of the world bloom as healthy as flowers.