Front Reprod Health February 2022 PMID 36303626

Marijuana Is Associated With a Hormonal Imbalance Among Several Habits Related to Male Infertility: A Retrospective Study.

Thiago A Teixeira, Ivan Iori, Gustavo Andrade, Paulo H N Saldiva, Joël R Drevet, Elaine M F Costa, Jorge Hallak

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Feb 2022 – Feb 2025

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What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect a balanced mix of curiosity and skepticism, with comments referencing hormonal changes like 'lowering estradiol' and debates about causation versus correlation, indicating moderate engagement and impact driven by scientific and health concerns.

AgreementModerate agreement

Several discussions acknowledge the findings, especially the connection between marijuana and hormonal imbalance, indicating general agreement but also some skepticism.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing the study and related effects on hormones and fertility, with some highlighting the relevance to health discussions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions cite specific hormonal effects like lowered estradiol and increased prolactin, engaging deeply with scientific implications and debates about causation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest awareness of potential health impacts, especially concerning fertility and hormonal health, implying moderate recognition of real-world significance.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined how marijuana use and other habits like a sedentary lifestyle, alcohol, and tobacco use affect male fertility, finding that marijuana particularly impacts hormonal balance by lowering estradiol and affecting other hormone levels.
  • While semen quality, sperm function, and testis size were not significantly affected, marijuana was linked to hormonal changes such as reduced estradiol, increased prolactin, and altered SHBG and testosterone-estradiol ratio.
  • Overall, marijuana appears to cause hormonal imbalances in infertile men, which might contribute to fertility issues, even if it doesn't directly impact semen parameters.

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Athena Nalina
@nnalinas · X

@TheFoodGator @BowTiedOx Some studies suggest that it is the smoking of them that causes estrogen dominance/decrease in testosterone. But most show that THC/cannaboids themselves whether smoked or not cause hormone dysfunction/gynecomastia. https://t.co/ahAqnfu9Eq

Jun 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,644 followers View post →
Matthew
@void_type · X

@ElectionLegal @samuelwockhardt https://t.co/l3JI74swBN

Mar 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 245 followers View post →
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@nahnoneofthat · X

@02Rpj23936 @samblacksolves @jaxxdwyer https://t.co/Pe1R5XTy5o

Dec 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 110 followers View post →
Dr. Jorge Hallak
@hallakj · X

Marijuana Is Associated With a Hormonal Imbalance Among Several Habits Related to Male Infertility: A Retrospective Study https://t.co/m2UCeHhCXR

Mar 5, 2022 · 1 like · 71 followers View post →
Higrid
@HigridGaming · X

@ruskilore @EstebanTheBold @REVMAXXING Lol you proving the fact by not even having ambition to find studies yourself https://t.co/dA6bAJ0PVu

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 6 followers View post →
ZengdaWei
@ZengdaWei · X

@vleesplant @colourvoidwhere "Marijuana is associated with ..... lowering estradiol levels and inhibiting aromatase function." https://t.co/1lQmexTdhK isn't that what aspirin is supposed to do?

Jan 4, 2024 · 3,185 followers View post →

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Matthew
@void_type · X

@ElectionLegal @samuelwockhardt https://t.co/l3JI74swBN

Mar 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 245 followers View post →
ZengdaWei
@ZengdaWei · X

@vleesplant @colourvoidwhere "Marijuana is associated with ..... lowering estradiol levels and inhibiting aromatase function." https://t.co/1lQmexTdhK isn't that what aspirin is supposed to do?

Jan 4, 2024 · 3,185 followers View post →
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@nahnoneofthat · X

@02Rpj23936 @samblacksolves @jaxxdwyer https://t.co/Pe1R5XTy5o

Dec 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 110 followers View post →
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@DUKE562_ · X

The Harmful Effects Of Marijuana Use. Pt 1 https://t.co/W2KHx5YvKv via @YouTube

Nov 1, 2023 · 2,427 followers View post →
sam
@inthehm01 · X

@CountingDown01 @alabamainusa @RippleyRippley @hopes_revenge The layman may be convinced by this, but anybody with a science background knows better than to conflate correlation with causation - especially with a study from 50 years ago. The clinical literature is absolutely not at consensus on the topic. https://t.co/GSdEJcQCQn. https://t.co/Dc2hOJerEL

Aug 7, 2023 · 30 followers View post →
Higrid
@HigridGaming · X

@ruskilore @EstebanTheBold @REVMAXXING Lol you proving the fact by not even having ambition to find studies yourself https://t.co/dA6bAJ0PVu

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 6 followers View post →
CCallaicus
@CCallaicus · X

@inesdealmeida90 Ou isto: https://t.co/vrfD7bSWwz

Jan 26, 2023 · 696 followers View post →
Dead
@CTheoris7 · X

@GNganjani @rasheedsamite @SameeraKhan I am a scientist myself dummy, I have master degree, do you have one ? https://t.co/F9AJe7s1K3

Jan 19, 2023 · 114 followers View post →
Cancer Papers
@CancerPapers · X

Marijuana Is Associated With a Hormonal Imbalance Among Several Habits Related to Male Infertility: A Retrospective Study https://t.co/dfaZl0NsKH

Nov 15, 2022 · 997 followers View post →
DP
@Pimpodauniverse · X

RT @nnalinas: @TheFoodGator @BowTiedOx Some studies suggest that it is the smoking of them that causes estrogen dominance/decrease in testo…

Jun 28, 2022 · 1 share · 469 followers View post →
Athena Nalina
@nnalinas · X

@TheFoodGator @BowTiedOx Some studies suggest that it is the smoking of them that causes estrogen dominance/decrease in testosterone. But most show that THC/cannaboids themselves whether smoked or not cause hormone dysfunction/gynecomastia. https://t.co/ahAqnfu9Eq

Jun 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,644 followers View post →
Dr. Jorge Hallak
@hallakj · X

Marijuana Is Associated With a Hormonal Imbalance Among Several Habits Related to Male Infertility: A Retrospective Study https://t.co/m2UCeHhCXR

Mar 5, 2022 · 1 like · 71 followers View post →
Frontiers in Reproductive Health
@FrontRepHealth · X

New Research: Marijuana Is Associated With a Hormonal Imbalance Among Several Habits Related to Male Infertility: A Retrospective Study https://t.co/obJJsAcSer #ReproductiveHealth

Feb 17, 2022 · 1,318 followers View post →
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