Cannabinoid Therapy in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Current Evidence and Future Directions

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Résumé

Purpose of Review: In this review, we examine the current literature regarding the use of cannabinoids in several areas of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) including overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, and chronic pelvic pain. Recent Findings: Animal models support the role of the endocannabinoid system in the pathophysiology of these disorders and several drug targets have been identified. However, clinical studies remain limited. Palmitoylethanolamine (PEA) is emerging as a possible therapy for pain in this context. Summary: There is currently insufficient evidence to support cannabinoid therapy in disorders related to FPMRS and many of the clinical studies to date have limitations in terms of size and study design.

Langue d'origineEnglish
Pages (de-à)64-73
Nombre de pages10
JournalCurrent Bladder Dysfunction Reports
Volume16
Numéro de publication3
DOI
Statut de publicationPublished - sept. 2021

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© 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

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