Cannabis use has been shown to have a positive effect on aspects of female sexual function, including libido and orgasm. It can also help manage menopause symptoms, mood disorders, chronic pain, and other health problems that affect women or individuals with a uterus. In recognition of Women’s Health Month, D4DPR (formerly DFCR) and Marijuana Matters brought together a stellar group of cannabis and women’s health experts to lead a discussion on how cannabinoid therapy can be a safe and effective treatment for women’s health issues. This panel was designed for cannabis patients, providers, and anyone interested in learning more about the components of cannabis and why it’s being hailed as a wellness revolution, as well as discussing its potential risks.
Speakers:
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, ABOIM is the Medical Director of the NorthShore Integrative Medicine Program, D4DPR Expert, and a board-certified Family and Integrative Medicine Physician. She also serves on the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Dr. Temple combines the tools of modern Western medicine with safe, evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (including cannabis) to achieve optimal health and symptom reduction. Dr. Temple will be speaking on Managing Perimenopausal and PMS Symptoms with Cannabinoids.
Felecia L. Dawson, MD, ABOG, ABOIM practiced holistic gynecology, integrative and functional medicine for over 30 years and was recognized as one of the leading female obstetrician-gynecologists in the nation. She now focuses full-time on advocating, educating, and consulting on medical cannabis, working with multiple grass root organizations to decriminalize this amazing plant that has been used for millennia by humans as food, medicine, fiber, and more. Dr. Dawson will be speaking on CBD in Pregnancy.
Genester Wilson-King, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and D4DPR board member. After years of providing full-service OB/GYN care, she founded Victory Rejuvenation Center (VRC), a private holistic and integrative wellness medicine practice that offers life-transforming management modalities and customized medicines to patients. She is Vice President of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, a non-profit that works to empower and educate healthcare providers of cannabis medicine. She is also on the Special Advisory Board for the Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine (ACHEM). Dr. Wilson-King is an expert on cannabis use in women’s health conditions, an experienced cannabis clinician for adults, and a master in Hormone Therapy. Dr. Wilson-King will be speaking on Endometriosis: A Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Condition.
This live webinar was offered free to all and recorded on May 31, 2023
This event was hosted by Doctors for Cannabis Regulation in cooperation with Marijuana Matters as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing cannabis education for medical providers and our communities. Please consider making a contribution to support our efforts.
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