Cannabis and menopause

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Can Cannabis Make Menopause Easier?

What is Menopause? Menopause is an unavoidable change that a woman's body goes through as she gets older. It occurs most often in women in their mid 40s to early 50s, most commonly around 51 years of age1. This is the time in which a woman's body no longer maintains a menstrual cycle, thereby shifting the entire reproductive system. There are three stages to menopause: 1. Perimenopause - This is when the body begins to slow estrogen production in preparation for menopause. 2. Menopause - This is the 12 month period in which ovulation stops completely and estrogen levels drop significantly. 3. Post-Menopause - This signifies the end of menopause and fertility where-in a woman enters a new homeostasis.

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https://www.emedicinehealth.com/menopause/article_em.htm


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