Medical Cannabis for Menstrual Pain

Painful periods can take you out of life for a few days a month - cramps, pain radiating to the lower back and thighs, nausea, irritability. For some women it is a monthly struggle that ordinary painkillers do not always solve.

Medical cannabis is sometimes considered as support for strong, chronic menstrual pain when other methods fail. The doctor decides after assessing the situation.

Menstrual cramps come from uterine muscle tension and inflammatory processes. Cannabinoids act on the endocannabinoid system involved in pain perception and muscle tension, so they may reduce the discomfort and improve sleep on difficult days.

For many women the effect on mood and the irritability that accompanies a period also matters.

Strong, worsening menstrual pain is not always just a painful period - it can be a symptom of endometriosis or other conditions that need gynaecological assessment. Cannabis may ease the pain but does not replace finding the cause.

If you suspect endometriosis, see medical cannabis for endometriosis. If in doubt, consult a gynaecologist first.

Therapy usually uses dried flower for vaporisation or oil, and the dose is chosen carefully, starting with small amounts. For some women, use only on the difficult days of the cycle works well.

We cover the rules in the guide dosing medical cannabis.

The first visit is in person - in Krakow, Bydgoszcz, Torun or Kielce. The doctor will assess the indications and, where present, issue an ePrescription.

You book online or at 731 000 645; the qualifying visit costs 169 PLN.