BBM Ep. 190: Dr. Genester Wilson-King, OBGYN, shares guidance on weed for menstrual cramps, pregnancy & drug testing by doctors
Release Date: 01/11/2024
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info_outlineOur favorite OBGYN is back on the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast! Dr. Genester Wilson-King is chatting with Shonitria about cannabis for menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea, which are severe debilitating cramps. The doctor talks about using Aima's CBD-CBG suppositories, which is a THC-free water-based product for pelvic pain and menstrual cramps that is inserted vaginally for direct pain relief without any psychoactive or "high" effects.
And can a doctor drug test a pregnant patient without your permission? Dr. Wilson-King answers this question for us!
Does weed harm fertility, and should you stop smoking weed if you're trying to get pregnant? The doctor shares some advice!
Dr. Wilson-King provides helpful insight into how patients can handle encounters with rude or judge-y physicians and medical professionals.
She also lays out very clearly the best approach to drug testing at hospitals and if it's really possible to detox cannabinoids from the system before birth.
Having a board-certified medical professional on the podcast is always a pleasure. Y'all are gonna love this episode -- so happy to provide this resource :).
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