The detrimental effect of smoking on health is commonly known, as it can cause pulmonary and cardiovascular alterations. In addition, smoking affects male and female fertility.
Smoking causes alterations in the quality of oocytes, semen and damage to sperm DNA. In addition, smoking increases the risk of the embryo implanting outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy) and of miscarriages.
Read the full article on: To What Extent Do Lifestyle Factors Affect Reproductive Health? ( 56).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Javier Domingo del Pozo M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marita Espejo Catena M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 06/06/2025
