Does men's smoking affect pregnancy?

Generally, for some young men and women who are preparing for pregnancy, professional doctors will recommend that they quit smoking and drinking in the early stages of pregnancy. However, many men still cannot quit smoking during pregnancy. After all, due to their strong dependence on cigarettes from both physiological and psychological aspects, they cannot quit smoking for a while. So, what is the impact of male smoking on pregnancy?

What are the effects of male smoking on pregnancy?

First, smoking can damage fertility. For men who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, the infertility rate is 10.7% after they stop using contraceptive methods, while the infertility rate of non-smokers is only 5.4%.

Second, the sperm standard value of smokers is lower than that of non-smokers. In addition, it is found that sperm abnormalities are related to the amount of smoking. The fermented molasses of tobacco contains carcinogens, which also exist in the blood of smokers. Male sperm absorbs these carcinogens, which can easily cause genetic damage.

Third, among the 46 sex chromosomes of ordinary people, only 7-10 are abnormal, while smokers can have 20 upper and lower sex chromosomes undergo sister exchange. In addition, it was found that the longer the smoking history and the greater the amount of smoking, the higher the rate of chromosome abnormality. The effects of smoking still exist even after 3 months of stopping smoking.

How long does it take to get pregnant after quitting smoking and drinking?

Generally speaking, when preparing for pregnancy for 3 to 6 months, both parties should completely quit smoking and drinking. In other words, if conditions permit, it is recommended that couples give up tobacco six months in advance. In addition to quitting smoking and drinking, you also need to quit tobacco-related products, including plasters or gums.

In addition, smoking is closely related to infertility. The sudden changes in phenylalanine and saccharide cells caused by tobacco during the burning process are harmful to body cells, and the sudden changes in the genetic factors of eggs and sperm can cause fetal malformations and mental retardation.

In fact, it is recommended to quit smoking and drinking before preparing for pregnancy, which is better for the future baby. In fact, even if it is not for the preparation period, it is best to quit smoking and drinking. After all, smoking will have a bad effect on yourself and the people around you, and smokers are even more likely to get lung cancer or other diseases.