What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, endometriosis can cause severe pain, infertility, and a significant reduction in quality of life.
Conventional treatments, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hormonal therapies, and surgery, often fail to provide adequate symptom relief or come with undesirable side effects. As a result, many women are turning to alternative therapies, including medicinal cannabis, to manage their endometriosis symptoms.
The Endocannabinoid System and Endometriosis
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of receptors, ligands, and enzymes that play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, including pain perception, inflammation, and cell differentiation.
Dysregulation of the ECS has been implicated in the development and progression of endometriosis. Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are expressed in the endometrium and other reproductive tissues, suggesting a potential role for cannabinoids in modulating endometriosis symptoms.
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