Dr. Elizabeth Poynor
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, host of Decoding Women's Health, is a gynecologic oncologist, an advanced pelvic surgeon, and an expert in midlife women’s health. To investigate all manner of women’s health…
Many women are turning to cannabis to help with sleep, anxiety, chronic pain, and other major health concerns. But figuring out what actually works for your individual needs can be surprisingly complicated.
Dr. Poynor speaks with neuroscientist and world-renowned medical cannabis expert Dr. Staci Ann Gruber about the science behind THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids. Together, they break down the potential benefits of cannabis for women’s health, how to navigate different products safely, and best practices for first-time users.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program at McLean Hospital
Women’s Health Initiative at Mind (WHIM)
Medicinal Cannabis: History, Pharmacology, And Implications for the Acute Care Setting
Marijuana impacts mood in bipolar disorder: a pilot study
Note: In this show, we use “women” as shorthand for people with XX chromosomes. We understand sex and gender are more complex, and acknowledge the experiences we describe reach beyond that word.
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