New York women may be able to treat their dysmenorrhea, or severe menstrual cramps, with medical cannabis soon.

The  New York Assembly’s Health Committee passed an initiative to add cramps to the list of conditions necessary to qualify  for medical cannabis treatment in May. The bill states:

“Not only will this improve women’s wellness and productivity during menstruation, but it will also advance New York State in one of the country’s fastest-growing industries.”

The assemblywoman who introduced the bill, Linda Rosenthal, told Newsweek, “This is a woman’s health issue and for years women have suffered in silence. There’s Midol. You can take Advil, but really nothing more.”

“There is some mild discomfort for some, but some women can’t leave their bed for a week,” Rosenthal continued. “People are starting to understand that medical marijuana is a useful tool to relieve suffering and women’s suffering from severe menstrual cramps.”