The negative effects of smoking are not limited to males only.
Women who either smoke or get exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to take longer time in conceiving baby. Also, women exposed to second-hand smoke reach menopause a year earlier than non-smokers.
Smoking reduces sperm count and also causes erectile dysfunction.
Smoking by either of the parents during conception might cause leukemia in the baby.
Brazilian researchers carried out a study on the sperms of 20 smokers and 20 non-smokers.
According to the study conducted at BJU International, the sperms of smokers were extremely damaged. Damaged sperms not only reduce the chances of fertilization but also lead to health complications in the baby.
Smoking damages sperm and causes sperm DNA fragmentation which can lead to genetic disorders in offspring.
If you are a chain smoker, then your sperm might have already been damaged. However, you can improve natural fertility by quitting smoking and results might be evident within a year.