CBD oil against period pain - the gentle help with the monthly problem
Millions of women regularly suffer from menstrual pain. For some of them, the discomfort is so severe that they are barely able to cope with everyday life. Fortunately, there are a number of effective painkillers, but they also have disadvantages. All drugs can bring side effects, which in turn have a negative impact. Girls and women from all over the world want a remedy that can help them manage PMS, headaches, cramps and much more.
There are early indications and study results to the effect that cannabidiol could be such a remedy. Unlike medications, the natural product has few side effects when used. But what is known? How can the cannabis plant help with menstrual cramps and what is important when using it?
Always discomfort during the period - what is the reason?
When menstruation is accompanied by complaints such as pain, discomfort, mood swings and cramps, normal everyday life is hardly possible. Often, examinations by a gynecologist do not yield clear findings. Hormone preparations such as the contraceptive pill can reduce menstrual bleeding, but this only alleviates the symptoms. It is much more important to find out why menstrual pain occurs in the first place! Here it is important to distinguish between different triggers:
- Causes within the uterus: In some sufferers, secondary menstrual cramps develop over the years. They are based on a clear trigger, such as endometriosis, benign growths or inflammation. If the pain appears acutely and in particularly strong intensity, a visit to the doctor is obligatory!
- Muscular discomfort due to contractions: The uterus is located inside the abdomen. During the period, it expels the built-up mucous membrane if no fertilization has taken place. In order to speed up the discharge, the muscles sometimes contract stronger and weaker. These contractions of the muscles lead to a (pronounced) sensation of pain in the abdomen.
- Hormonal fluctuations: For women, the topic of hormones is often associated with a high level of suffering. A small miracle happens in the body. It builds up a layer of mucous membrane to provide protection for the embryo in the event of fertilization. During the cycle, the hormones fluctuate, with estrogen dominating at the beginning and progesterone dominating in the second half of the cycle. These alternations can trigger various complaints, ranging from headaches to pulling breasts and mood swings.
Treating menstrual pain with CBD - What suggests its effectiveness?
CBD oil is an extremely popular product used for all sorts of ailments. There are initial findings that CBD could be an alternative to strong painkillers for menstrual pain. The decisive factor is what triggers the menstrual cramps. If there are serious underlying diseases, menstrual cramps can only be alleviated through treatment by a doctor. Classic abdominal cramps caused by contractions, however, might actually respond to the use of CBD. But what is the reason for this?
Scientists believe that the endocannabinoid system may play a role in causing menstrual cramps. A deficiency in endocannabinoids has been linked to the increased occurrence of cramping symptoms. Based on the assumption that menstrual pain is exacerbated by a deficiency in the endocannabinoid system, women could experience relief through the use of CBD.
The importance of the endocannabinoid system is still underestimated
Over the years, women get used to their menstruation. Fortunately, today it is possible to talk about this natural process of the body without shame. As natural as menstruation is, period pains are naturally undesirable for women! In 1992, researchers discovered that humans have an endocannabinoid system. Since then, science has been working at full speed to gain more knowledge about how it works.
We now know that cannabinoids like CBD can interact with the endocannabinoid system. Externally supplied CBD or hemp oil can dock with the body’s cannabinoid receptors. This can compensate for a deficiency in endocannabinoids, which in turn can have a positive effect on pain and other symptoms.
How can CBD be used effectively for period pain?
The endocannabinoid system seems to be the center of CBD’s effectiveness in period pain. It is considered proven that this system may be responsible for regulating inflammation on the one hand and relieving pain on the other. In addition, the use of CBD (cannabinoids) is associated with relaxing effects.
If we assume that the effectiveness of CBD is real, this could create completely new possibilities for the relief of period pain.
CBD not only useful for period pain - other applications
Pain is not the only problem that is widely counted among menstrual cramps. There is also a wide range of complaints that can possibly be treated with CBD. Here are just a few of the most common symptoms that women suffer from during menstruation.
Mental discomfort - relief is possible through CBD
Many women know the problem. Shortly before and during their period they feel bad, there are depressive episodes and sometimes anxiety. It is considered proven that CBD can have an effect in such cases. For quite some time, CBD oil has been used as a complementary alternative for the treatment of psychological symptoms. Thus, it is also conceivable that CBD could have an effect on mood swings that occur in phases.
Relieving pain through relaxation - how CBD can be multifunctional
There are several ways in which CBD could help a woman during her menstruation. Generally, the effect of CBD is based on the endocannabinoid system. If the body lacks endocannabinoids, pain is perceived more strongly. Experiences show that cramps and other pains can be reduced by using CBD. This does not only apply to pain during the period, the effect has already been proven for chronic and acute symptoms.
Part of the monthly period pain in women is also based on tension. When the body tenses up, the symptoms of PMS and period become more severe. Since CBD is said to have a relaxing effect, relief can also be provided on this basis. Abdominal pain is almost always based on cramping. Other causes are a rarity. Provided that something serious has already been ruled out by the doctor, a good effect can often be achieved with natural preparations such as CBD.
The use of CBD for menstrual cramps - how is cannabidiol used?
Probably the most effective form of use is CBD oil, although aromatherapy with CBD flowers can also be considered as an alternative. For beginners, it is advisable to dose the CBD oil sparingly at the beginning. Two to three drops of CBD are sufficient to pave the way into the world of cannabinoids.
If no relief occurs after several days, the CBD dose can be increased by one to two more drops.
Full-spectrum CBD oils are primarily used for this purpose. They contain other cannabinoids and terpenes in addition to CBD. This in turn triggers the entourage effect and thus enhances the effectiveness!
Conclusion: Studies show efficacy of CBD for pain - an effect is therefore conceivable for menstrual pain
Unfortunately, there are still no studies on whether and how CBD works for menstrual pain. However, numerous testimonials make it clear that CBD oil is very positively evaluated by users. Since the oil usually has no or only minor side effects, more and more women are giving it a try.
Some studies have already determined that CBD can be effective for general pain symptoms. It is likely that the results could also be applied to menstrual cramps. However, it will be some time before study results are available.
