Overview According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States. The survey shows that 76.3 million people--about one in four--have tried marijuana at least once....
You may be suffering from a low sperm count if you have been attempting to conceive a baby to no avail, have found it difficult to get or maintain an erection or experience problems with ejaculation. To determine your sperm count, a sperm analysis...
Men who smoke marijuana two times a week or more have lower sperm counts, testosterone levels and potency. As a result of having a lower testosterone level, men may have a harder time maintaining a firm erection throughout intercourse. Men who...
Weed, or marijuana, is generally consumed by smoking the leaves of the plant, usually in a pipe or a joint rolled from cigarette paper. The National Institute of Drug Abuse, or NIDA, reports that in the United States marijuana is the most commonly...
Although there is a debate about how strong is the physical addiction to marijuana, a marijuana smoker may develop a psychological addiction to the drug, the Mayo Clinic says. Smokers may wind up being tempted to use it on a regular basis. The...
Marijuana has a variety of effects on the body, from the euphoria of intoxication to significant health problems from chronic use. Although marijuana is primarily smoked, it is also ingested in food and drink. However, the health complications...
Fertility is complex and subject to factors that vary greatly for each person and each couple. Women over the age of 30 and men with low sperm count are more likely to have difficulty getting pregnant. Some ulcer medications, marijuana, cocaine...
It takes only one sperm to fertilize an egg -- but if you have a low sperm count, that can be a challenge. The National Infertility Association reports that male factor issues, such as low sperm count, are responsible for approximately 30 percent...
Medical science has learned much about marijuana, but both opponents and proponents claim scientific support for their respective positions. Academicians writing for the Berkman Center at Harvard University acknowledge both social and scientific...
Having a baby seems like it should be the easiest thing in the world, but many couples find it difficult to conceive. Part of the problem may be sperm count. Even if you have had children before, your sperm count can decrease over time. A semen...
