Women smokers have a 40% higher risk of infertility compared to women who do not smoke, according to information from the World Health Organization. The alert highlights that smoking represents a significant threat to female fertility.
The World Health Organization warns that infertility associated with smoking is growing as one of the health risks related to tobacco consumption. The problem does not affect only women, but can also impact men.
Cigarettes contain toxic substances that interfere with the reproductive system, compromising the ability to conceive. The damage can occur in both active smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke.
Experts recommend that couples who wish to have children avoid tobacco as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of fertility problems. Smoking cessation is pointed out as one of the ways to minimize these risks to reproductive health.
