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Those who admitted to regularly smoking pot had a sperm count that was 29 percent lower than those who reported lighter use or didnât smoke at all. Meanwhile, men who used other recreational drugs alongside marijuana had sperm counts reduced by 55 percent and sperm concentrations reduced by 52 percent. Pot smokers were also found to have higher levels of testosterone within the same range as cigarette smokers.
These can damage sperm cells and deplete their stores as well. By affecting the spermâs DNA, smoking can also affect the babyâs growth and increase risk of cancers. This study clearly showed that smoking has an adverse effect on the quality and quantity of sperm cells in the male reproductive system.