A study by the University of Cumhuriyet (Türkiye) has issued a warning to smoking electronic and cigarettes that can reduce the number of sperm, reduce libido and make the "boy" of men " Atrophy.
Smoking is a difficult habit for many men.Electronic cigarettes in recent years are considered "trendy" trend among young people.
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For Cumhuriyet University's study, in addition to conventional cigarettes, they learned the effects of electronic cigarettes on sexual and reproductive health of men.
This study was conducted in the mouse.Accordingly, scientists gave mice exposed to electronic cigarette smoke and conventional cigarettes.After that, they will compare the change in the form of "little boy", signs of genital lesions as well as the amount of sperm of these mice compared to the mice that does not come into contact with both types.cigarettes above.
The results showed that the mice exposed to conventional cigarette smoke had the lowest sperm, the smallest testicles and the lowest sperm movement speed compared to the other two groups.
In groups of mice exposed to electronic cigarettes, scientists also found a decline in sperm count, sexual disorders.In particular, both groups of rats exposed to two cigarettes show signs of testicular atrophy.
Electronic cigarettes are not as safe as you think
There have been many studies talking about the dangers of electronic cigarettes to human health.According to information from the Daily Mail, electronic cigarettes may increase blood pressure, the risk of respiratory problems, heart attacks as well as acute lung damage.
Research by the University of Cumhuriyet is not the first research to show the danger of electronic cigarettes for male fertility.Previously, a study conducted in Denmark in 2020 showed that men who smoke electronic daily have a significantly lower sperm count than those who do not smoke.In addition, the sperm of electronic smokers is also able to move slower than those who do not smoke.
Nicotine and toxic chemicals used to flavor the electronic cigarettes are thought to be the cause of these conditions.
Through research, scientists from Cumhuriyet University emphasized that it is time for men, especially those who are planning to have children, so they are aware of the dangerous level of electronic cigarettes.Electronic cigarettes are not safely alternatives than traditional cigarettes.Therefore, to protect health in general and reproductive health in particular, it is better to say no to smoking, including electronic cigarettes.
(Source: Daily Mail, Men’s Journal)