Women who constantly suffer from brutal PMS cramps can now rejoice, or not. A new product has now been launched to provide relief to cramps, which surprisingly, contain weeds as an active component.
Introducing Foria Relief, a product that promises wonders for every menstrual cramp-hating woman out there. No women would say they enjoy it when the time of the month comes. Not only do they have to be extra careful on those days, they have to deal with menstrual cramps, which can even be debilitating for some.
Foria Relief is a tampon-like product that has organic coca butter, THC oil, and cannabinoids. While the prospect of sticking up some weeds to one's vagina does not sound appealing, dubious even, users who have tried the product said it really works. According to Foria, "Users have reported a significant decrease in the pain and discomfort often associated with menstruation." In addition, cannabinoids are said to be great for pain relief and muscle relaxation, without side effects such as getting drowsy or unreasonably hungry all the time. The product is currently available only in California and Colorado, where smoking weeds is legal.
Gynecologists however, warned women from immediately believing the claims of this product. "I have two questions I ask before recommending a product to patients: Is it safe? And, does it work?" Lauren Streicher, M.D., associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University and author of "Sex RX" cautioned. "There simply aren't any studies that show this product does what it claims to do."
Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, executive director of the North American Menopause Society also warned women against trying a product that is not FDA-approved. Speaking with People magazine, she said tests still need to be carried out before the product should start being marketed. "You'd want to do a clinical trial to see how much [of the medication] women absorbed. Are they being under-dosed? Are they being overdosed?," she questioned.