Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Endometriosis affects around 10% of women worldwide. Many women with endometriosis struggle with finding adequate pain management, and data from other…
Condition: Endometriosis
Evaluating the Current Evidence for the Efficacy of Cannabis in Symptom Management of Endometriosis-Associated Pain
Abstract Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects millions of women in the United States. Chronic pain can be debilitating and complex to manage. Despite common approaches like hormonal treatments…
Cannabinoids and chronic pelvic pain in women: Focus on endometriosis
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Chronic pelvic pain in women is common and frequently difficult to treat. Chronic pelvic pain often develops in the setting of…
Cannabis Use for Endometriosis: Clinical and Legal Challenges in Australia and New Zealand
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction: Endometriosis is a difficult to manage condition associated with a significant disease burden. High levels of illicit cannabis use for…
Endometriosis and Cannabis Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An International Cross-Sectional Survey
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction: Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, with most experiencing difficulties achieving adequate symptom control. These difficulties have been compounded by…
Medical Cannabis for Gynecologic Pain Conditions
Please use this link to access publication OBJECTIVE: The endocannabinoid system is involved in pain perception and inflammation. Cannabis contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which are cannabinoids that bind…
Molecular and Biochemical Mechanism of Cannabidiol in the Management of the Inflammatory and Oxidative Processes Associated with Endometriosis
Abstract Endometriosis is usually associated with inflammation and chronic pelvic pain. This paper focuses the attention on the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and analgesic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and on its potential…
The Place of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Gynecological Pain
Abstract Cannabis sativa (L), a plant with an extensive history of medicinal usage across numerous cultures, has received increased attention over recent years for its therapeutic potential for gynecological disorders such…
Cannabis and Endometriosis: The Roles of the Gut Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System
Abstract Endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting around 10–14% of women, is challenging to manage, due to its complex pathogenesis and limited treatment options. Research has suggested a potential role of…
Endometriosis: Etiology, pathobiology, and therapeutic prospects
SUMMARY Endometriosis is a common condition associated with infertility that causes chronic pain in many, but not all, women. It is defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside…