Vaping And Fertility: Why Nicotine Alternatives May Not Be As Safe As You Think
Vaping, despite being marketed as safer, can negatively impact fertility in both men and women due to nicotine's interference with reproductive hormones.Summary
Medical experts are increasingly challenging the perception that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking, particularly concerning reproductive health. Nicotine, whether inhaled from cigarettes or vapes, disrupts reproductive hormones, impairing sperm production and quality in men and affecting ovarian reserve and egg quality in women. Beyond nicotine, vape aerosols contain harmful chemicals like flavoring agents and heavy metals, contributing to oxidative stress and inflammation. Research indicates vaping negatively impacts sperm count, motility, and embryo quality. Experts recommend eliminating all nicotine exposure for three to six months before attempting conception, emphasizing that there is no safe form of nicotine when planning a family and that vaping poses risks to both respiratory and reproductive health.
(Source：News18)
