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For some women, their monthly period is regularly preceded by pain and\nsuffering. Premenstrual syndrome can induce a gamut of unpleasant\nphysical symptoms, including headaches and migraines, bloating,\ninsomnia, fatigue and pain. Emotional changes, such as mood swings and\nepisodes of hostility and anger, often accompany these symptoms. While\nwomen may find some relief by taking medication and making lifestyle\nchanges, but symptoms may also be relieved with medical marijuana if\nlifestyle changes are not enough.

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PMS and Hormones

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PMS symptoms occur one to two weeks before the start of a period and\nsometimes symptoms continue through the period. While the cause of PMS\nis not certain, hormonal fluctuations appear to play an important role.\nChanges in hormone levels affect brain\nchemistry,\nand because cannabinoids from medical cannabis mimic the\nendocannabinoid\nsystem of the\nbody, research indicates that medical marijuana may help combat some PMS\nsymptoms.

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How Cannabinoids Work

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In 2009, Josee Guindon and Andrea G. Hohmann of the University of\nGeorgia published a summary of research on the endocannabinoid system\nand pain in \"CNS\n& Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets.\" Results show that cannabinoids\nclosely resemble anandamide, one of the body's natural endocannabinoids\nthat turns on nerve receptors affecting movement, nausea and other\nfunctions. Because of this resemblance, researchers are studying whether\nthe cannabinoids in medical marijuana have similar effects in the body.

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The focus of research has been on two specific cannabinoids,\ntetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the cannabinoid\nresponsible for the feelings of euphoria marijuana users get, while CBD\nrelaxes the mind and body.

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Cannabis and PMS Symptoms

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The highest concentration of cannabinoid receptors is in the parts of\nthe brain that affect pleasure, sensory perception, and movement. It's\nthought that cannabidiol (CBD), may suppress the\nheadaches and\npain of PMS, and the relaxing effect makes it useful for treating\ninsomnia and sleeplessness.

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In studies of cancer patients, THC has been shown to reduce\nnausea\nand stimulate appetite. It may also inhibit the release of serotonin, a\ncause of migraines. THC can also help sufferers avoid the unpleasant\nside\neffects\nof triptans such as dizziness and an \"out of body\" sensation that some\npeople experience.

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that 5\nto 10 percent of menstruating women suffer significant\nimpairment because\nof PMS. These women welcome more, and better, treatments for their\nsymptoms, and medical marijuana may just be the answer.

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