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Summarised Study: Cannabis use for menopause in women aged 35 and over: a cross-sectional survey on usage patterns and perceptions in Alberta, Canada.

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This is a summary of "Cannabis use for menopause in women aged 35 and over: a cross-sectional survey on usage patterns and perceptions in Alberta, Canada" by Katherine Babyn, Sue Ross, Mark Makowsky, Tony Kiang and Nese Yuksel, published in BMJ Open in 2022.

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Study Methodology

Cross-sectional, web-based survey. Self-selected sample of women recruited through social media between October and December 2020.

Summary

A University of Alberta study reveals that many women in Alberta are turning to cannabis to manage menopause symptoms, such as sleep issues, anxiety, and joint pain. 

Reported symptoms treated with Medicinal Cannabis

  • Sleep (65%)
  • Anxiety (45%)
  • Muscle/joint pain (33%)

TL;DR

  • 1485 women were included for analysis. 35% were postmenopausal and 33% perimenopausal.
  • 34% of women reported currently using cannabis and (66%) indicated ever using cannabis. 
  • Of the 499 current cannabis users in the study, over 75% were using cannabis for medical purposes and 74% indicated that cannabis was helpful for their symptoms
  • Median age was 49 years.
  • Most common reasons for current use were sleep (65%), anxiety (45%) and muscle/joint pain (33%). 
  • The study highlights that there are no strong clinical studies that affirm cannabis efficacy for menopause, and more research is needed.

Read the full study here.

— Katherine Babyn, Sue Ross, Mark Makowsky, Tony Kiang and Nese Yuksel

DISCLAIMER: this content has been partially generated by artificial intelligence and should be used for informational purposes only. This content should not be considered as medical advice, always consult your doctor to assess if alternative plant medicine is suitable for you.


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