Health topics
Sexual, hormonal and reproductive health
Sexual wellbeing, menstrual symptoms, endometriosis and pelvic pain research.
Sexual wellbeing
1 article
Menstrual symptoms and endometriosis
4 articles
CBD for Menstrual-Related Symptoms
Researchers have found that CBD can significantly alleviate the range of symptoms associated with menstruation, offering a natural alternative to traditional treatments.
CBD for Period Pain: What Science Says About Cannabidiol and Menstrual Health
Discover how new research explores the effects of CBD for period pain and menstrual wellbeing—natural, non-intoxicating support for body and mind.
CBD Oil and Endometriosis: What New Research Reveals about Cannabidiol for Pain
Early research shows CBD may support inflammation, nerve sensitivity, sleep and mood in endometriosis. Discover what scientists are learning and what it means for you.
CBD and Endometriosis: Cannabidiol for Relief
Discover how CBD may offer relief for endometriosis symptoms, from managing pain and inflammation to exploring its potential role in easing chronic pelvic pain.
Pelvic pain research
2 articles
Background and sources
Sexual wellbeing, menstrual symptoms, pelvic pain and reproductive health can overlap, but they need distinct explanations. Our current articles cover CBD research relating to sex, period symptoms, endometriosis and pelvic pain. They do not yet provide a complete guide to hormones, fertility or pregnancy.
Sexual wellbeing and libido
Our article on CBD and sexual wellbeing is a starting point for the research question. Personal experiences, surveys and controlled studies offer different kinds of evidence. A reported change in sexual experience is not proof of an effect on fertility, hormone levels or a diagnosed condition.
Consider what the research actually measured and whether other influences were addressed. A broad product claim about “balance” does not identify a meaningful clinical outcome.
Menstrual symptoms and endometriosis
Read about menstrual symptom research and research involving endometriosis separately. Endometriosis needs its own clinical context; the NHS guide explains symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Studies may measure pain, quality of life or people's experiences of using a substance. None of those outcomes alone establishes a change in the underlying condition. Check whether a preparation was CBD alone, a cannabis mixture or something else.
Pelvic pain and related questions
Our pelvic pain research article sits in this topic because its central question concerns pelvic health. General explanations of pain types remain in Pain and inflammation. Cancer-related research, including prostate cancer, belongs in Cancer research and supportive care.
Those connections are useful, but similar symptoms do not mean the same diagnosis. Advice for one group of participants may not apply to another.
Safety and getting help
Speak with a healthcare professional about persistent pelvic pain, troublesome menstrual symptoms or sexual health concerns. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive, seek advice about any supplements or cannabinoids rather than assuming a plant-derived ingredient is suitable.
The Food Standards Agency identifies these groups in its CBD food advice. This is a safety distinction, not evidence of a reproductive benefit. Our research articles do not establish an appropriate medical dose or replace prescribed care.