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Pelvic pain — it's a common condition among women, but men can suffer from it, too. Whether the pain is due to issues in your digestive, reproductive, or urinary system, it can be debilitating.
What's worse is when you're told that the pain's all in your head, or that you just have to deal with it. But what if there was a natural way to ease the pain?
Many people suffering with chronic pelvic pain are taking their health into their own hands. And some are turning to CBD for relief.
Some swear by its ability to ease their pain. And it seems like science is catching up, too. Let's take a look at how CBD may be able to help with pelvic pain.
Pelvic pain is a broad term that is used to describe any pain that occurs in the pelvic region. A wide range of possible causes means that pelvic pain can be due to things like endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, infection, or interstitial cystitis. The pain could also be constant or intermittent, slow developing or sudden.
Pelvic pain can happen due to a number of reasons. Some pelvic pain is caused by problems with the reproductive organs, such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts. Other reasons for pelvic pain could be an infection, such as a UTI.
Some common conditions that cause pelvic pain:(1)
Pelvic pain-related conditions are diagnosed by a healthcare provider based on a person's medical history and a physical examination. Sometimes tests like blood tests, diagnostic imaging, urinalysis, or pregnancy tests may be needed to pinpoint the cause of the pelvic pain.
Treatment will also vary depending on the cause of the pelvic pain. Some common treatments include over-the-counter or prescription medications, antibiotics, contraceptives, physical therapy, or surgery.
It often takes a combined approach of different treatments to find physical and emotional relief from pelvic pain.
The surveys are in — people are definitely using CBD to manage their pelvic pain symptoms.(2)
How does CBD fare? To see how CBD might help in the treatment of pelvic pain, we have to look at the different triggers of pelvic pain. Pelvic pain can be from vulvar/vaginal pain disorders, uterine diseases, urologic pain disorders, or other inflammatory conditions.
Let's see how CBD might help with all of these different types of pelvic pain.
Sexual pain disorders are more common than you think. Many women struggle with pain during sex due to:
Often, sexual pain is unexplained pain — meaning no one knows why it's happening. Thus, it frequently goes undiagnosed. But, if you’re experiencing pain during sex be sure to find a doctor who won't dismiss your concerns.
In addition to being medical issues, these conditions could be triggered by stress. Stress can cause the pelvic floor muscles to tighten and could contribute to sexual pain.
Some studies suggest that CBD might reduce muscle spasms.(3) This might help relax the pelvic floor muscles.
For more on CBD and sex, read: Does CBD Help...Sexually?.
Endometriosis is a uterine tissue disorder that can cause a lot of pain. Patients with endometriosis report taking cannabis to self-treat their symptoms. The most common reasons reported include pain reduction, addressing gastrointestinal issues, and improving mood.(4)
There’s some good news too. There's a clinical trial in the works to evaluate CBD for the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain.(5) Keep tabs on this one!
Urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS) is a syndrome that includes several conditions that lead to pain and frequent urination. For those who aren't responding well to standard therapies, doctors are starting to prescribe medical marijuana as a treatment for the management of UCPPS.(6)
In pelvic floor dysfunction, the muscles and tissues that support the pelvic organs are constantly tightened. Your body is unable to relax those muscles, which can lead to painful and frequent urination, as well as constipation.
CBD might help to relax the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to less pain and fewer bathroom trips.(7)
Pelvic pain is a complex condition that often requires a multi-faceted approach to treatment. If CBD oil sounds like a part of that approach for you, here are a few product types to consider:
Too many options? Not sure where to start? Here are a few pointers:
Final note for those seeking pelvic pain relief: CBD is not an FDA-approved product for treating pelvic conditions. Research suggests that it might help ease pain, though it’s not approved to treat or prevent any pelvic infections, diseases, or conditions. Talk to your doc for more guidance on whether CBD is a good fit for your needs.
There are many different types of pelvic pain — indeed dozens of conditions could lead to this type of discomfort. But whatever the source of your symptoms, CBD oil might be able to offer some relief.
If you're experiencing chronic pelvic pain, chat with your doctor about whether CBD has a place in your pain management plan!
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