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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.
Marijuana use can also disrupt in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, resulting in fewer eggs retrieved and lower chance of fertilization. In one study, women smoking marijuana 1 year before attempting IVF had 25% fewer eggs retrieved and fewer fertilized 16. These factors can make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant. Can Marijuana Use Affect Pregnancy? THC is known to pass from the mother to the developing fetus through the placenta 24.