CBD for Endometriosis: What Is Known So Far

Finding an effective treatment for endometriosis is not easy and sometimes disappointing. Although, according to the WHO, endometriosis affects about 10% of all women, there is currently no real medical cure for this disease. For some of those affected, CBD has turned out to be a useful and above all natural treatment option. In this blog article we want to explain to you what endometriosis is and what positive contribution CBD can make.

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a disease characterised by the presence of tissue outside the uterus. The tissue resembles the lining of the uterus. Endometriosis causes a chronic inflammatory reaction that can lead to the formation of scar tissue (adhesions, fibrosis) in the pelvis and other parts of the body. This scar tissue often causes severe pain and inflammation, especially during the menstrual cycle, and can lead to the following symptoms:

• Chronic lower abdominal pain
• Spotting between periods
• Pain in the lower back or lower abdomen
• Severe menstrual cramps
• Pain during sex
• Fatigue, bloating, nausea
• Pain when emptying the bladder or bowels

Endometriosis is not always the same. Some suffer from more scar tissue and pain than others. Endometriosis can not only cause physical complaints but also affect the reproductive system. If the disease affects the ovaries, this can lead to the formation of endometriomas or ovarian cysts. In severe cases, endometriosis can even lead to infertility or ovarian cancer. If endometriosis is suspected, medical advice and treatment are sensible and important.

And how does the disease endometriosis develop? This question is being investigated by many scientists. There are various theories, but no concrete answer yet. It is assumed that the exact causes of endometriosis are multifactorial. This means that many different factors contribute to its development.

CBD and endometriosis

CBD has also become established as a possible and above all natural treatment option for endometriosis. In a small study with 484 women suffering from endometriosis, researchers investigated the following: they wanted to examine the effectiveness and usefulness of natural strategies, including CBD, yoga, dietary changes, exercise, meditation and heat. CBD came out on top with an average effectiveness score of 6.3 on a scale of 1 to 10. Studies like this suggest that CBD can be useful for endometriosis. But why is that?

As soon as CBD, a natural cannabinoid of the cannabis plant, enters the body, it reacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a biological system that is deeply rooted in many different systems of our body. So far, the ECS has been linked to the homeostasis of our appetite, sleep, mood and memory. In addition to the endocannabinoid system, CBD also interacts with important receptors such as a pain receptor and a serotonin receptor. CBD is attributed pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, relaxing and calming effects. CBD is not a miracle cure for endometriosis, but it can relieve some of the symptoms mentioned above.

We are often asked which CBD products are most suitable. We cannot give a general answer, but we would like to recommend two CBD products:

• Organic CBD Oil 10%: Our organic CBD oils contain the entire valuable spectrum of the hemp plant and have a particularly mild and pleasant taste.  Using an innovative process, we extract the ingredients particularly gently and attach great importance to the highest quality. In the article “CBD oil – finding the right dosage“, we give you tips on how to find your perfect dose.
• CBDeus Full Spectrum Serum 5%: With the CBDeus Full Spectrum Serum 5%, we have succeeded in bringing a water-soluble formulation onto the market that is absorbed by the body particularly quickly and effectively. The serum can be taken orally but can also be applied externally.

Conclusion

As already mentioned, there is no medical cure for the disease endometriosis yet. In addition, research, similar to CBD research, is still in its infancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) is aware of the importance of endometriosis and its impact on people’s sexual and reproductive health, quality of life and general well-being. The aim is to encourage and support effective measures and interventions to combat endometriosis worldwide, especially in developing countries. What must not be forgotten, however, is that more awareness and sensitivity towards the topic needs to be created.