Chemicals in marijuana may affect women’s fertility
THC in marijuana may cause eggs to mature with chromosomal abnormalities.
Why it matters
- THC exposure may lead to chromosomal abnormalities in eggs.
- This could impact fertility treatments and general reproductive health.
By the numbers
- Study involved 62 women out of 1,059.
The big picture
- THC may increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in eggs.
What they're saying
- Experts highlight the small sample size and call for more research.
Caveats
- Small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
- More research needed to understand broader implications.
What’s next
- Further studies to determine if risk is specific to IVF patients or broader.