Tobacco doesn't just harm your lungs: science warns of its silent and devastating impact on fertility

Smoking is linked to lower fertility in both women and men, making conception harder.

Studies and health agencies report damage to reproductive DNA and weaker outcomes in fertility treatments like IVF.

The evidence also points to earlier menopause and broader reproductive health risks beyond the lungs and heart.

The findings suggest tobacco may affect not only parents’ fertility but also the health of future generations.