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Smoking women with 40% higher infertility risk

Diário de Leiria9 September 2026 at 09:00

Smoking women have a 40% higher risk of infertility compared to women who do not smoke. This conclusion was reached by the World Health Organization (WHO) based on data compiled through a review of studies on the topic.

The studies analyzed by WHO were conducted between 2000 and 2026, covering a significant period of scientific research on the effects of tobacco on female reproductive health.

The World Health Organization formally concluded that tobacco use is associated with infertility in women, thus reinforcing the link between smoking and fertility problems. This association represents yet another warning about the risks of tobacco consumption for women's health.

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