The use of cannabis and perceptions of its effect on fertility among infertility patients.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What is the prevalence of cannabis use and the perceptions of its impact on fertility among infertility patients?

Summary answer

A total of 13% of infertility patients used cannabis within the last year, and current usage is associated with patient perceptions of negative effects of cannabis on fertility and pregnancy.

What is known already

Cannabis use is increasing among the general population and pregnant women, particularly in places where cannabis use is legal despite having known and potential negative effects on fertility and pregnancy.

Study design size duration

A cross-sectional patient survey study was performed between July 2017 and September 2017. Patients attending a university-affiliated hospital-based fertility clinic (n = 2

SUBMITTER: Jordan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7016357 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature