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WHO warns tobacco use significantly impacts human fertility
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report highlighting the significant impact of tobacco use on reproductive health. According to the findings, women who smoke face a 40% higher risk of infertility compared to non-smokers. Conversely, women who have quit smoking see a 25% reduction in infertility risk compared to those who continue to use tobacco.
The impact extends to men as well. An analysis of 44 studies involving over 60,000 men linked smoking to degraded sperm quality, including reduced motility and abnormal morphology, as well as sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction and ejaculation issues. Furthermore, tobacco use is associated with lower success rates in fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, resulting in fewer pregnancies and live births.
The WHO also warned that secondhand smoke poses reproductive risks to non-smokers. Globally, infertility affects approximately one in six people.
Entities
The Lancet Public Health · United Nations · University of Washington · World Health Organization
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Smoking is associated with lower rates of pregnancy and live births following assisted reproduction techniques. actuelles.ma · recordeuropa.com · jurnalul.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] Smoking is associated with infertility in women. actuelles.ma · recordeuropa.com · jurnalul.ro · tchadinfos.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] An analysis of 44 studies involving over 60,000 men links smoking to reduced sperm motility, abnormal shape, and sexual dysfunction. actuelles.ma · recordeuropa.com · jurnalul.ro · tchadinfos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Smoking women have a 40% higher risk of infertility compared to non-smokers. actuelles.ma · recordeuropa.com · tchadinfos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Former smokers have a 25% lower risk of infertility than continuous smokers. actuelles.ma · recordeuropa.com · jurnalul.ro