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Menstrual cramps & cannabis

There are no adequate controlled trials. Small open-label and survey studies of CBD suggest possible symptom relief, and dose-finding trials are underway, but the mechanism is plausible rather than proven.

Sources: CBD & menstrual pain (review)

Most-studied cannabinoids

CBD

Safety & cautions

Anecdotal/uncontrolled evidence only.

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