Smoking may affect fertility in both men and women
A new study using mouse models suggests that cigarette smoke exposure negatively impacts reproductive health in both men and women. Researchers identified specific gene activity changes in ovaries and testes that correlate with reduced function and aging.
Why it matters
Understanding the biological mechanisms of smoking-related infertility provides critical health data for public health awareness and potential future treatments.
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Add to Preferred Sources Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels New research has shed light on how exposure to cigarette smoke could affect reproductive health in both men and women, identifying changes in biological processes involved in ovarian function and sperm production.
The study, led by researchers from the universities of Nottingham and Sheffield and published in Frontiers , provides new insight into potential mechanisms linking smoking with reproductive health.
Infertility affects a significant proportion of people of reproductive age worldwide. According to the World Health Organization , approximately one in six people globally experience infertility at some point during their reproductive years.
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