WHO says smoking raises women's infertility risk by 40%
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The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a new publication on Tuesday warning that smoking significantly reduces a woman's chances of conceiving. According to the report, women who smoke face a 40 percent higher risk of infertility compared with non‑smokers, underscoring the reproductive hazards associated with tobacco use.
The WHO highlighted that nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke can impair ovarian function, alter hormone levels, and damage the fallopian tubes, all of which contribute to reduced fertility. The agency recommends that women of reproductive age avoid smoking and seek cessation support to improve their prospects of a healthy pregnancy.
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