This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Fox News • • health
Key Points:
- Experts highlight concerns about cannabis use negatively impacting male fertility, especially as federal restrictions on medical marijuana are loosened.
- Studies indicate that heavy and chronic cannabis consumption can reduce sperm count, mobility, and quality, potentially leading to fertility challenges in men.
- Cannabis compounds like THC interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, possibly disrupting reproductive hormones that regulate sperm production.
- Negative effects on male fertility may be reversible, with experts recommending cessation of cannabis use at least three months before attempting conception.
- Cannabis use is widespread in the U.S., with nearly 20% of Americans using it in 2021, and recreational marijuana legal in about half the states, raising public health considerations.
