CBD has been increasingly used for medical purposes and has alleviated symptoms of various diseases.
CBD is also expected to have an effect on menopausal symptoms in women. Many women suffer from menopausal symptoms, and there may be people close to you who are also suffering from menopausal symptoms.
In this blog, we will introduce how CBD relieves the symptoms of menopause.
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What is menopause?
Menopause refers to the 10-year period including the 5 years before and after a woman stops menstruating. Generally, it is said to be from 45 to 55 years of age.
During this period, women experience more physical and mental discomfort, and symptoms appear in all parts of the body. Menopause occurs because of a hormonal imbalance caused by a rapid decrease in the secretion of female hormones (estrogen) due to a decline in ovarian function as we age.
Typical symptoms of menopause include fatigue, headache, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, depression, sweating, motivation, nausea, and diarrhea.
Effects of CBD on Menopause
Recent CBD research has raised hopes that CBD may be able to alleviate the symptoms of menopausal symptoms.
Several studies have been conducted on CBD for menopause, and it is said that the endocannabinoid system, which controls mood and sleep, may alleviate mood and other disorders through the cannabinoids contained in cannabis.
Improvement of Sleep Disorders
Insomnia in menopause is said to be one of the causes of estrogen secretion.
Female hormones promote the autonomic nervous system, but when the secretion of female hormones becomes unstable, the state of excitement continues, leading to hot flashes and perspiration, which in turn leads to sleep disorders.
In addition, as we age, the autonomic nervous system becomes more disorganized, and aging itself can be a cause of insomnia.
By taking CBD, it is said that CBD can help regulate autonomic nervous system and hormonal imbalances, making it easier to fall asleep. Even if stress prevents you from sleeping, CBD’s stress-reducing effects may help you relax.
Improvement of anxiety
Mood swings and anxiety are common symptoms of menopause.
Menopausal anxiety is triggered by the female hormone estrogen, which affects serotonin levels. Research has shown that CBD has the ability to activate serotonin receptors, which can improve anxiety and depression.
Improve constipation
Constipation and an upset stomach during menopause are also caused by a disturbance in female hormones and the autonomic nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system controls the function of the intestines, and while bowel movements were smooth when we were young, some of us may have experienced constipation as we age.
In addition to aging, hormonal imbalance can cause stress, which in turn makes the sympathetic nervous system sensitive and leads to constipation. CBD has the ability to regulate the autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance, and thus helps to improve constipation and an upset stomach.
Summary
Menopause is experienced by many women, with symptoms generally appearing in the decade between the ages of 45 and 55.
Menopause causes both physical and mental discomfort, and CBD is expected to alleviate these symptoms. Many symptoms are caused by hormonal imbalances and autonomic nervous system abnormalities, and CBD has been shown to regulate hormonal balance, and many women are using it to alleviate menopausal symptoms.