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Marijuana and fertility
Sara Ilnitsky and Stan Van Uum
CMAJ June 10, 2019 191 (23) E638; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181577
Sara Ilnitsky
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (Ilnitsky), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University; The Fertility Clinic (Ilnitsky), London Health Sciences Centre; Division of Endocrinology (Van Uum), Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ont.
MDStan Van Uum
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (Ilnitsky), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University; The Fertility Clinic (Ilnitsky), London Health Sciences Centre; Division of Endocrinology (Van Uum), Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ont.
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Marijuana and fertility
Sara Ilnitsky, Stan Van Uum
CMAJ Jun 2019, 191 (23) E638; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.181577
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- Tetrahydrocannabinol acts on the endocannabinoid system, which is ubiquitous in reproductive tissues
- Marijuana use can decrease sperm count
- Marijuana use may delay or inhibit ovulation
- For most couples, smoking marijuana does not affect their ability to conceive, but for couples with subfertility or infertility, it could be a contributing factor
- More and better-quality research on the fertility implications of recreational marijuana use is needed
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