Objective: To evaluate the intrauterine effect of cigarette smoke on cell death and DNA
damage in follicular cells of fetal ovarian tissue. Methods: A prospective, randomized study …

The habitual consumption of tobacco in its various form is widespread and a serious public
health issue globally. In particular, the use of smokeless tobacco has increased substantially …

Objective To determine the effects of cigarette smoke condensate (CSC) on follicular
development and function from the early preantral stage through ovulation. Design …

Numerous studies have repeatedly shown that women who smoke experience problems
establishing and maintaining pregnancies, and recent work has further demonstrated that …

Approximately 21% of women of reproductive age and 22% of men of reproductive age in
the United States smoke cigarettes. Substantial harmful effects of cigarette smoke on …

Background Cigarette smoke is associated with decreased female fertility, causing damage
to ovarian function and disturbing follicle development. However, the effects of cigarette …

STUDY QUESTION How does maternal cigarette smoking disturb development of the
human fetal ovary? SUMMARY ANSWER Maternal smoking increases fetal estrogen titres …

Epidemiological studies have repeatedly shown that reproductive processes in pregnant
women are adversely affected by exposure to cigarette smoke. The potential reproductive …

Objective Cigarette smoke contains many toxic chemicals associated with poor reproductive
outcome and reduced fertility. It also has a negative effect on sperm motility and morphology …

Research question Is active smoking among donors, recipients and male partners
associated with oocyte donation cycle outcomes, in donors and recipients? Design …