Tobacco smoking can cause damage to the blood vessels in the penis. Men who smoke can suffer impotence due to damaged vessels. Sperm quality and density can be affected with the possibility of male smokers having a lower sperm count and sperm containing abnormalities.
Evidence suggests that men who smoke have a considerable higher risk of infertility and more prone to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Health risks of tobacco smoking are well documented when it comes to heart disease, lung cancer and strokes. There is evidence showing the substantial effects of tobacco smoking on fertility, but the information to the public is not circulated to the same effect as other smoking related diseases.
Men trying to start a family would benefit by giving up smoking tobacco cigarettes.
As a non-tobacco smoker blood flow can increase and sperm can return to normal levels.
If your partner does fall pregnant, it is not advisable that she or you smoke tobacco. Second hand smoke can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). There is also a risk of premature birth and low birth weight.
If you are planning to start a family, start by switching from tobacco cigarettes to an alternative such as electronic cigarettes or give up altogether.
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