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The objective of this study was to examine the pattern of use and perceptions about cannabis for menopause in women aged 35 and over in Alberta, Canada.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>Cross-sectional, web-based survey.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Setting<\/jats:title><jats:p>Online (location of participant residence in Alberta, Canada).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Participants<\/jats:title><jats:p>Self-selected sample of women recruited through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) between October and December 2020. Inclusion criteria included: identified as woman, ages 35 and over, living in Alberta, Canada.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Primary and secondary outcomes measures<\/jats:title><jats:p>Self-reported data were collected on demographics, menopause status and symptoms, cannabis usage and how participants perceived cannabis. 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History of smoking and general health status were associated with current cannabis use.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Some women are using cannabis for symptoms related to menopause. 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