People have been using cannabis to alleviate menstrual pain for centuries because cannabis can help to ease muscle cramps, elevate mood, manage aches, and manage other symptoms safely. It may take some trial and error, but the right formulation of THC and CBD can go a long way in promoting a better quality of life during the menstruation cycle.
So next time you use cannabis keep in mind:
It all comes down to estrogen
Not only does estrogen directly affect the potency of your cannabis, but it messes with the way your body’s naturally occurring cannabinoids work. Estrogen helps break down the main psychoactive compound in weed, tetrahydrocannanibol (THC), into a compound that’s more potent within the body. So, when your estrogen levels are higher, your body does this job more efficiently and therefore reduces the amount of cannabis you need to get high.
Your estrogen level will be at its lowest during the days that you’re on your period. So, you may need to use more than you would during other times of the month to get the same effect.
Source: Rachel Knox, MD, co-founder of TheCannaMDs and the American
cbd-dominant products might be a better option
Higher THC levels can exasperate anxiety or other negative symptoms of menstruation for some folks. Take a break from THC during your period if this is the case, and focus on CBD-dominant strains or hemp flower.
APPS CAN HELP
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JOURNALING & EXPLORING
To separate the relief from something of concern, keeping a journal during your cycle will help. Not only will you be able to plan a tailored treatment plan for future reference, Instead of increasing dosage, the answer could be a different strain, or perhaps adding more CBD to your regimen.
