Women & Cannabis

Like many industries, women are making a strong mark. With the recent rise of cannabis products and cannabidiol's related compounds coming to light, we want to highlight women and their impact. ​

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other products containing CBD are supposedly impacting the full range of women's health concerns. Many of the answers women are looking for are :

• Bone density
• Balancing hormonal changes of menopause
• Inflammation 
• Acne, and Rosacea
• PMS symptoms

​At this time, there's little evidence on the medical benefits of CBD and cannabis. This is due in part to the stringent laws, making it challenging to study. Until we learn more, it's wise to keep in mind that few high-quality studies have been completed.

• In 2018 the FDA approved a drug derived from CBD to treat rare forms of childhood epilepsy. This medication was shown in randomized clinical trials to reduce the frequency of seizures. Read the study here.
• Regarding anxiety, CBD has been studied, but the studies were small and of poor quality. Read the study here.
• Some laboratory research on human cells suggests CBD may have anti-inflammatory effects on oil-secreting glands in the skin.

 With all of these issues in scope, it's also essential to consider the safety of these compounds. Our guide to CBD and pregnancy should clear up a lot of these issues and their safety. 
Current Research On Pregnancy
A recent study conducted by the UNLV School of Medicine further clarifies our current understanding of cannabis usage during pregnancy. 

Daily use of marijuana during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of low birth weight, low resistance to infection. It can "disrupt the necessary flow of oxygen-rich blood through the placenta," according to a study from the UNLV School of Medicine. 

The study is based on sonogram data from nearly 450 women who reported smoking marijuana daily during their pregnancies. The women, who were deemed "high-risk" for a variety of reasons, were referred by their doctors for ultrasounds.

The study found that "daily cannabis use is associated with delayed fetal growth, which can put a baby at risk of certain health problems during pregnancy, delivery, and even after birth. Those problems include low birth weight, hypoglycemia, low Apgar scores, among others, and in the most severe cases, delayed growth can lead to stillbirth."

While the various methods of using CBD have appeal to women, some of the most popular products involve body care. 

It is essential to understand the safety and quality of all CBD and Cannabis-related products before using them. Hopefully, this article has helped answer some questions you have regarding these products. For further information, please check out the rest of the blog and check back for future updates on the issues.