Smoking Thrills But Kills Future Fertility -Quit Now!

!Smokers take longer to conceive than non-smokers and are more likely to have fertility problems. Women who smoke (Primary/Secondary smoking) have an increased risk of infertility and are more likely to take longer to get pregnant

In Men-

  • Smoking can decrease Motility Of sperms leading to asthenozoospermia
  • Smoking can Increase DFI(DNA Fragmentation Index)-DNA damaged sperm may lead to problems with fertilization, embryo development, embryo implantation, and increased miscarriage rates.Male smokers may also have abnormal hormone levels, which can affect fertility.
  • Smoking can alter epigenetic profile of sperms
  • Male smoking is also associated with decreased IVF success rates and possibly increased miscarriage rates. Also, secondhand smoke can harm her fertility as well.When he smokes, it not only decreases his sperm health. It also decreases female's fertility.

In Women-

  • Premature aging
  • Damage of eggs
  • Increased Risk of miscarriage
  • Impaired function of fallopian Tubes
  • Growth discorders in the future child
  • Deterioration in health with increased tendency to have cancer

Time Duration To Quit Smoking- allowing at least three months for improvement after quiting the habit helps.