Introduction To Fertility Drugs

Several times, use of recreational and prescription drugs leads to infertility
while users remain unaware to this. Drugs such as alcohol, tobacco and
steroids are prone to affect the reproductive systems of both male and female
negatively. Rather it has been estimated that use of drugs has a large share
in many of unsolved fertility cases.

Prescription Drugs and Reproductive Organ

Sometimes drugs prescribed for treating particular illnesses and diseases
may leave negative affect on reproductive organ of both male and female.
The most common side effect of drugs such as steroid shots, high blood
pressure medicine and antidepressants is loss of libido. Besides these drugs
can also cause:

* Lowered sperm count
* Erectile dysfunction
* Menstrual irregularities

Effects of Alcohol on Fertility

Excessive consumption of alcohol has a negative affect on both male and
female fertility. Both men and women having more than six alcoholic
beverages daily have more chances of suffering from hormonal imbalances.
Thus, sperm and ovulation both are affected.

Heavy drinking may cause luteal phase defects, anovulation and
amenorrhea in women and decreased sperm count and sperm morphology
in men.

Even moderate drinking in men may harm sperm morphology and can
cause some hormonal imbalances in women.

Effects of Tobacco on Fertility

The harmful effects of tobacco are known to most of men and women during
pregnancy. But, the potential of tobacco to affect the chances of conceiving
are identified by only few people.

It has been found in studies that smoking or chewing tobacco usually lead to
low sperm count and poor sperm motility in men. Thus, it may reduce
couple’s chances of conceiving to a great extent. While women smokers are
at more risk of suffering from a miscarriage or stillbirth due to reduced
ovarian reserve and chromosomal abnormalities.


Effects of Marijuana on Fertility

Marijuana is also reportedly considered responsible for infertility in men and
women. According to a research conducted on regular cannabis smokers,
cannabis can lead to extreme effects on male fertility. Also, sperm that enter
the vaginal canal may get over stimulated due to active ingredient of
marijuana i.e. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It in turn leads to slow down of
sperm on approaching the egg and thus, preventing sperm to break outer
casing of the egg.

On the other side, female fertility also does not seem to remain unaffected
from regular use of marijuana. Small amount of THC is emitted by women in
their vaginal fluid and it can also be found in their reproductive system.

Effects of Steroids on Fertility

Since anabolic steroids are derived from the male hormone, testosterone;
its use can severely affect reproductive system of both sexes. It may even
affect fertility permanently. The negative effects of steroids in men include:

* reduced sperm production
* increased in abnormal sperm number
* erectile dysfunction

Steroids use may also leave negative effect on female fertility. It may results
in the release of luteinizing and follicle hormone, which are required for
ovulation. Besides, it disrupts menstruation and cause masculine traits in
them.

In upshot, the use of other drugs like cocaine, heroin and ecstasy is also
considered to have adverse effect on both male and female fertility. It may lead
to long term reproductive problems and may prevent couple form conceiving.



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