Much is known about the destructive impact that cigarette smoking has on male and female infertility. But now, as cannabis becomes legal and marijuana use has increased by 60% within the last decade, it’s important to understand how this drug can impact fertility.
According to Dr. William Ziegler of RSCNJ, men who smoke marijuana more than once a week have a 30% reduction in sperm count as well as the concentration. It also can affect the way the sperm penetrates the egg, which could actually be a cause for infertility.
In our new podcast, Dr. Ziegler discusses these and other facts about marijuana and fertility. You can listen to the podcast below.
