Smoking and infertility

Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov;90(5 Suppl):S254-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.035.

Abstract

Approximately 30% of reproductive age women and 35% of reproductive age men in the United States smoke cigarettes. Substantial harmful effects of cigarette smoke on fecundity and reproduction have become apparent but are not generally appreciated.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility / etiology*
  • Infertility / therapy
  • Male
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange / drug effects
  • Mutagenesis / drug effects
  • Ovarian Follicle / pathology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First / drug effects
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
  • Smoke / adverse effects
  • Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Smoke