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Study Links Cannabis Use to Fertility Risks

9/12/2025

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A study reveals that cannabis use, particularly THC exposure, adversely affects fertility and fetal development.
In 2023, cannabis use among U.S. individuals aged 12 and older reached 21.8%, raising fertility concerns.
University of Toronto researchers found THC exposure linked to chromosomal abnormalities in egg cells.
In IVF patients, 60% of embryos from THC users had the correct chromosome number, compared to 67% from non-users.
The study highlights the importance of awareness regarding cannabis use during fertility treatments.

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Story summary

A study reveals that cannabis use, particularly THC exposure, adversely affects fertility and fetal development.
In 2023, cannabis use among U.S. individuals aged 12 and older reached 21.8%, raising fertility concerns.
University of Toronto researchers found THC exposure linked to chromosomal abnormalities in egg cells.
In IVF patients, 60% of embryos from THC users had the correct chromosome number, compared to 67% from non-users.
The study highlights the importance of awareness regarding cannabis use during fertility treatments.