SMOKING CAUSES FERTILITY PROBLEMS

Women who smoke have a higher risk of fertility problems than nonsmokers. This risk increases for those that smoke frequently and those who smoke for a long period of time. Chemicals in cigarettes can cause a host of fertility problems, including the following: - Ovulation problems - Genetic abnormalities in your embryos - Damage to the cervix and fallopian tubes In addition, smoking can make a difference in the number of healthy eggs you have. As women age, the number of eggs available starts to decline. Smokers experience this decline at an accelerated rate, at times leading to diminished ovarian reserve. Diminished ovarian reserve is a serious issue, and can leave you infertile or facing premature menopause. To make matters worse, cigarette smoking increases your risk for many cancers, including cervical cancer. Unfortunately, some cancers and cancer treatments can leave you infertility.