This November, residents of Arizona approved Proposition 207, which legalized the possession and use of marijuana. Similar laws passed in New Jersey, South Dakota, and Montana in 2020. To date, marijuana is legal in 15 states, including Washington.
At Seattle Sperm Bank, we get questions from potential donors about marijuana’s effects on overall sperm health. To help you better understand the possible connections between marijuana use and sperm health, keep up on the latest research in this area.
Certainly, more testing and research is needed on the subject, but enough has been done to confirm that regular marijuana use, or more than once a week, does seem to negatively affect overall sperm health. It can also make men less fertile. Research has also shown that heavy use, which is defined as using it daily or multiple times per day, does decrease a man’s sperm count. However, the evidence for less frequent users is still inconclusive and often contradictory. Some of the primary findings include:
While Seattle Sperm Donor does not disqualify men who use marijuana from joining our program, it’s important to understand that regular marijuana use can damage sperm health. This can affect whether you are selected as a sperm donor as well as your future plans for starting a family of your own.
To learn about ways to improve your sperm count and overall quality, or to ask other questions about joining our program, please contact one of our experts at cs@seattlespermbank.com or (206) 588-1484.
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