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.