From VICE · Luis Prada · · 40s
Smoking Damages Reproductive Organs Differently
New research shows smoking harms male and female reproductive organs through distinct biological pathways.
In brief
New research shows smoking harms male and female reproductive organs through distinct biological pathways. Cigarette smoke extract causes visible damage to male reproductive organs and genetic changes in female reproductive organs, according to mouse studies. Originally reported by VICE.
Smoking Impacts Reproductive Health
New research shows cigarette smoke affects reproductive organs differently in men and women.
Female Mice Show Genetic Damage
Female mice had no visible damage but genetic changes linked to premature ovarian aging.
Male Mice Show Physical Damage
Male mice had enlarged testicles and damaged sperm production structures.
Study Co-Authored by Dr. Adam Watkins
Dr. Adam Watkins notes smoking harms reproductive health but exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
“the exact mechanisms are not fully understood”
The big picture
Cigarette smoke extract causes visible damage to male reproductive organs and genetic changes in female reproductive organs, according to mouse studies.
