Any woman can tell you that our monthly visitor is usually an unwelcome and uncomfortable guest. To make matters worse, painkillers won't do much good depending on the severity. As a result, many women have opted to look for alternative ways to help with this monthly dilemma.
According to Statista, 35% of women in 2023 reported their menstrual cramps as painful and 17.5% reported theirs as being extremely painful. This survey was conducted on women in the US with ages ranging from 17-79 years.
With traditional options not up to the challenge, many women have opted to use cannabis as a way to cope with the effects of their menstrual cycle. However, current laws can make legally acquiring cannabis feel like a minefield. For instance, those with a medical card can purchase cannabis products in Oklahoma, but there are certain requirements to get a medical card.
Do Menstrual Cramps Qualify You For A Med Card?
According to Ozark Medical Marijuana Cards, conditions such as Asthma, Fibromyalgia, and Anxiety qualify individuals for a medical card in the state of Oklahoma. However, menstrual cramps or anything related to the menstrual cycle is not included in the qualifier list on their website.
Similarly, Leafwell did not have menstrual cramps listed as a qualifying condition on their website. Instead, they had the following statement, "each medical marijuana doctor can issue certificates based on their judgment—much like they do when prescribing traditional medications."
Unfortunately, this seems to be a repeating pattern, leaving those wanting a med card to roll the dice on whether their condition will be accepted.
The Bottom Line
So do menstrual cramps actually qualify you for a medical card? The answer is unfortunately murky.
In Oklahoma, the qualifying conditions are heavily left up to licensed physicians. This means that an individual will have to either use another qualifying condition or risk having their condition rejected. While this can be beneficial in some cases, it can also present a hurdle for women's healthcare.
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to be taken as legal or medical advice.
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