Исследована распространенность и интенсивность табакокурения среди женщин репродуктивного возраста. Изучено влияние разных видов табакокурения (активное и пассивное) на репродуктивное здоровье. Определено, что среди активных и пассивных курильщиков нарушения репродуктивной функции встречаются в 4 раза чаще, чем среди тех, кто бросил курить.
Tobacco smoking can impair fertility and has long-term health consequences for women. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of tobacco smoking and its effects on the reproductive function in fertile age women. Both, type of the smoking (active or environmental) and number of cigarettes smoked per day were considered in this study. Our results show that both active and environmental smoking have an adverse effect on the reproductive function. Disturbances in reproductive function were 4 times higher among active and environmental smokers if compare to those who discontinued smoking.