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Of women with endometriosis reported using cannabis for symptom self-management in a national survey. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada
Of surveyed medical cannabis users during perimenopause or postmenopause reported sleep improvement. Menopause
Women of reproductive age in the UK are affected by endometriosis. Endometriosis UK
People in the UK are currently living with endometriosis, the second most common gynaecological condition. Endometriosis UK
Could treatment be suitable?
A specialist may assess you if:
- You have a diagnosed condition or an established clinical history.
- Standard treatments have not helped enough or were unsuitable.
- You are 18 or over and live in the UK.
- Your records allow a doctor to review previous care and current medicines.
Overview
When women's health symptoms are hard to control
Conditions affecting women's health are usually managed with recognised treatments such as pain relief, hormone therapies and, in some cases, surgery. These help many people, but symptoms like chronic pelvic pain, fatigue and disturbed sleep can remain difficult to manage for some.
Where standard options have been explored and have not provided enough relief, a specialist may consider whether prescription medical cannabis could help with certain symptoms as part of a wider care plan. It is not a first-line treatment and is not suitable for everyone.
Our GMC-registered specialists assess each person individually, review your history and current medicines, and keep your GP informed where you wish — so any treatment fits alongside the care you already receive.
Symptoms
Common women's health symptoms
Women's health conditions such as endometriosis, the menopause and PMDD can cause overlapping symptoms that disrupt daily life. Common features include:
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Painful or heavy periods
- Hot flushes or night sweats
- Disturbed sleep
- Fatigue
- Mood changes
Evidence
What does the evidence say?
Developing evidence; symptom-led
Evidence is developing and relates to symptoms such as pain, sleep and mood rather than treating these conditions themselves. Recognised care, including HRT for menopause, remains first-line.
- Recognised treatments, including HRT, remain first-line where appropriate.
- Evidence relates to symptoms, not treating the condition itself.
- Each person is assessed individually by a specialist.
Conditions
Women's health conditions we can assess
Suitability depends on your diagnosis, medical history, previous treatments and a specialist review. Listing a condition is not a promise that medical cannabis will be prescribed.
Endometriosis
Chronic pelvic pain and related symptoms where standard treatment has not provided enough relief.
Menopause
Persistent menopause-related symptoms, such as disturbed sleep and discomfort, that remain difficult to manage.
PMDD
A severe form of premenstrual disorder affecting mood and daily life, where standard treatment has not helped enough.
Why CannaRelief
What CannaRelief offers
Specialist-led, NICE-aligned assessment from the comfort of home, with your GP kept informed where you wish.
- GMC-registered specialists who listen and take symptoms seriously
- Online consultations, with no GP referral required
- NICE-aligned clinical standards and ongoing monitoring
- NHS shared-care ready — we keep your GP informed where you wish
- Private, data-protected care built around your needs
- Seen 7 days a week, from the comfort of home
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers on eligibility, suitability and legal prescribing in the UK.
Is medical cannabis a first-line treatment for these conditions?
No. Recognised treatments such as pain relief and hormone therapies are tried first. A specialist may only consider medical cannabis where these have not provided enough benefit, and after a full assessment.
Do I need a GP referral to be assessed?
No GP referral is needed. You can complete a short online eligibility check yourself, and we will keep your GP informed where you would like us to.
Is an online assessment as reliable as in person?
Yes. Our structured video assessments follow the same recognised diagnostic standards used in face-to-face appointments, with the added convenience of being seen from home.
Will medical cannabis be prescribed if I am eligible?
Not necessarily. Passing the eligibility check means a specialist can assess you. A prescribing decision is only made after a full clinical consultation, and treatment is not suitable for everyone.
Find out whether a specialist assessment may be suitable
Complete a short eligibility check. A prescribing decision can only be made after a full clinical assessment.