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Q: What about cigarette smoking and pregnancy?
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Pregnancy and Cigarette Smoking
Women who smoke can experience reduced fertility.
One study estimated that the fertility of smoking women was 72% that of non-smokers.
Cigarette smoking may also affect male fertility, decreasing mobility and potency of the sperm.
Smoking and Oral Contraceptives
Smoking while using oral contraceptives can increase the risk of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to stop smoking if you plan to use oral contreaceptives.
Perinatal Mortality and Smoking
The risk of still birth is increased when a mother smokes even when the mother is in good health. For older mothers and mothers that have health issues, the risk can be significantly greater.
Cigarette Smoking and Babies
Babies born to women who smoke can experience complications and health risks associated with low birth weight.
However if mothers can quit smoking within the first three months of pregnancy, the risk of low birth weight is dramatically decreased.
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Can smoking cause an ear infection called "Ortitis" as I have had this problem for 8 years and I was wondering if smoking contributed to this infection.
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I stopped smoking with the patch about a week ago and now I feel I am detoxing, what can I do
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