Cannabis and Endometriosis: The Roles of the Gut Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System
Abstract Endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting around 10–14% of women, is challenging to manage, due to its complex pathogenesis and…
Endometriosis
‘A glimmer of hope’: perceptions, barriers, and drivers for medicinal cannabis use amongst Australian and New Zealand people with endometriosis – a qualitative study
Abstract Lay summary: Previous research has demonstrated that cannabis, either medically or illicitly obtained, is being used to manage the…
Unmet Needs of Australians in Endometriosis Research: A Qualitative Study of Research Priorities, Drivers, and Barriers to Participation in People with Endometriosis
Abstract Background and Objectives: Endometriosis causes significant personal and societal burden. Despite this, research funding lags behind other chronic conditions.…
Role of the endocannabinoid system in the pathophysiology of endometriosis and therapeutic implications
Abstract Endometriosis patients experience debilitating chronic pain, and the first-line treatment is ineffective at managing symptoms. Although surgical removal of…
Molecular and Biochemical Mechanism of Cannabidiol in the Management of the Inflammatory and Oxidative Processes Associated with Endometriosis
Abstract Endometriosis is usually associated with inflammation and chronic pelvic pain. This paper focuses the attention on the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant…
N-Acyl Dopamines Induce Apoptosis in Endometrial Stromal Cells from Patients with Endometriosis
Abstract Endometriosis is characterized by the formation and development of endometrial tissues outside the uterus, based on an imbalance between…
The fundamental role of the endocannabinoid system in endometrium and placenta: implications in pathophysiological aspects of uterine and pregnancy disorders
Abstract BACKGROUND: The endocannabinoid system (ECS) consists of the cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, the main endocannabinoids anandamide (AEA) and…
Disease-modifying effects of natural Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in endometriosis-associated pain
Abstract Endometriosis is a chronic painful disease highly prevalent in women that is defined by growth of endometrial tissue outside…
Self-management strategies amongst Australian women with endometriosis: a national online survey
Abstract Background: Endometriosis has a significant negative impact on the lives of women, and current medical treatments often do not…
The Clinical Significance of Endocannabinoids in Endometriosis Pain Management
Abstract Introduction: Patients with endometriosis often suffer from diffuse and poorly localized severe pain. The current pain management strategies include…