The harm of a boyfriend's smoking to women
Apr 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
The main health risks for women when their boyfriends smoke include skin problems, fertility issues, and pregnancy complications, as well as increased risks of serious conditions. In addition, women who are long-term exposed to smoking environments face a higher risk of developing lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Therefore, it is recommended that men quit smoking whenever possible, and women should also avoid prolonged exposure to smoking environments.
Boyfriend's smoking can mainly harm women in terms of skin health, fertility, and pregnancy. Specifically:
1. Skin problems
Smoking causes skin aging. Women who are chronically exposed to a smoking environment may also experience accelerated skin aging, leading to wrinkles, age spots, and other issues.
2. Fertility problems
Male smoking can affect both the quality and quantity of sperm, thereby impairing a woman's fertility. Women who are long-term exposed to smoke may also suffer reduced egg quality and quantity, further affecting their reproductive capacity.
3. Pregnancy complications
If a woman is pregnant, her partner's smoking can negatively impact her health during pregnancy and the development of the fetus. Male smoking can damage DNA in sperm, increasing the risk of birth defects. Meanwhile, prolonged exposure to secondhand smoke can increase a woman's risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and having a low-birth-weight baby.
In addition, long-term exposure to a smoking environment increases women's risks of developing lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions. Therefore, men are strongly advised to quit smoking, and women should avoid prolonged exposure to smoking environments.
