Both smoking and vaping can negatively impact both male and female fertility, according to recent studies published in reputable scientific journals.
Study in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that using e-cigarettes before conception significantly delays the implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterus, reducing fertility. The study also conclude that using e-cigarettes during pregnancy can alter the long-term health and metabolism of female offspring by causing epigenetic changes in the developing embryo that also affect future generations.
Another study, conducted at the University of Copenhagen and which examined sperm quality in smokers of all kinds, found that “daily e-cigarette users had significantly lower sperm counts compared to non-smokers, similar to daily smokers.”
In summary, neither smoking nor vaping is safe for fertility. When a couple is trying to conceive, it is best to abstain from both.
Additional information:
- The study in the Journal of the Endocrine Society was published on February 12, 2024.
- The University of Copenhagen study was published on June 19, 2020 by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
It is important to note that research on the effects of e-cigarettes on fertility is still ongoing. More studies are needed to fully understand the long-term effects of e-cigarettes on reproductive health.
