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More British women suffering from chronic pain are opting for medical cannabis after over-the-counter treatments failed to provide any relief.
They are turning to the rapidly expanding private sector, where cannabis is more accessible, particularly for those dealing with conditions like menopause and endometriosis.
Since medical cannabis was legalised in 2018, thousands of women have accessed the treatment, although it remains rarely prescribed on the NHS.
Kirstie Baker, a 55-year-old mum from Cardiff, said her life was upended when she e
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