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Vaping and Fertility: Nicotine Alternatives Pose Hidden Risks to Reproductive Health

Whether inhaled through a cigarette or a vape cartridge, nicotine interferes with reproductive hormones.

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News18•20-03-2026, 14:04

Vaping and Fertility: Nicotine Alternatives Pose Hidden Risks to Reproductive Health

•Medical experts challenge the perception of vaping as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, especially concerning reproductive health.
•Nicotine, whether from cigarettes or vapes, is a reproductive toxin that interferes with hormones, impairing sperm production and affecting ovarian reserve and egg quality.
•Vape aerosols contain harmful chemicals, flavorants, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium, contributing to oxidative stress, inflammation, and damage to sperm quality.
•Emerging research indicates vaping negatively impacts sperm count, motility, DNA integrity, and embryo quality in IVF.
•Experts recommend eliminating all forms of nicotine exposure for 3-6 months before conception to protect reproductive and overall health.

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