Marijuana in itself is good since it is a medicinal plant. Men and women have been using it for hundreds
of years. Aside from the hemp, seed, and seed oils, it has its medicinal
benefits. Addiction to it, like any
addiction for that matter, is however not good, neither for men nor for women.
It affects, among others, the brain, memory, learning, and attention. In case
of women, it affects their fertility, their pregnancy, and their baby.
The main ingredients in marijuana
THC (or delta-9-tetrahydrocannibol),
one of its two main active ingredients is useful for treating pain, among
others. The other one, CBD (Cannabidiol), may even inhibit the
growth of cancer cells. As soon as you take marijuana, you immediately experience its physical
effects. These include increased heart
rate, increased rate of breathing, and increase in blood pressure, etc. These effects are reduced over time but you
can be impaired even for weeks since the substance can stay in your system even
for a month. So you can just imagine in
the case of prolonged used or drug
addiction to marijuana.
Effect on fertility
Regular use of marijuana can disrupt the monthly menstrual cycle of a
woman and can inhibit ovulation. There
is a part of the brain which controls the release of hormones, which in effect
controls the menstrual cycle. Regular
use of the substance can depress the level of hormones. Thus, irregularity in the menstrual cycle can
occur.
Effect on pregnancy
When a woman smokes marijuana, the substance is passed on to the fetus
via the placenta. Complications can thus
occur since the nutrients passed on to the fetus are already mixed with the
amount of the substance that it is inhaled by the woman. The supply of oxygen to the fetus is
disrupted as well as the woman smokes the marijuana. Thus the fetus may be underdeveloped in terms
of size and weight. Regular marijuana
smoking marijuana can even lead to premature birth. And the baby as a consequence can be
undersized and underweight.
Effect on baby
Over the years, there have been evidences that babies born by marijuana
users have some defects. Some are
undersized and underweight. Others have breathing problems. Still others have poorer memory. There is a
long list of abnormalities that can occur. If you want a baby or you are already pregnant, it might be good to
stop taking marijuana now. It will be
also good to consult your doctor and tell him your history in the use of the
drug so he can help you. You may also opt to get rehab treatment. Addiction
drug rehab treatment can certainly brighten
your future and your child.
