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Smoking women with 40% higher risk of infertility than non-smokers

Público8 September 2026 at 11:54

A study review revealed that smoking women have a 40% higher risk of infertility compared to non-smoking women. This conclusion highlights the negative relationship between tobacco consumption and female reproductive capacity.

The investigation also analyzed the impact of smoking cessation on fertility. The data showed that women who quit smoking have a 25% lower risk of infertility when compared to those who continue to consume tobacco.

These findings underscore the significant benefits of quitting smoking for women's reproductive health, suggesting that it is never too late to make this decision.

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