CANNABIS IN THAI MENOPAUSAL WOMAN

Abstract

Menopause is the stage of deterioration of ovarian function causing symptoms called menopausal symptoms in woman. The average age of menopause are 45-55 years with the menopausal symptoms lasting for 1-2 years. Hormone replacement therapy had been introduced the relief such symptoms. However, the researches showed the effect to the estrogen sensitive organ such as breast and uterus so the usage of hormone replacement therapy had dramatically decreasing. Many trials of phytoestrogen or other natural product were introduced to relief the symptoms. Cannabis or Marijuana is one of that. It is illegal as addiction in many country including Thailand. On the other hand, many country realized the medical benefit of them and declare legally use in medical proposed. The relationship of estrogen and endocannabinoid system to maintain homeostasis in the body is interesting. Prohibit of cannabis in many countries cause lacking of the research. Recently, Thailand will announce the exception for medical research on cannabis. The further clinical trial for cannabis in menopause will be showed up clearer view.