Man Up Ep 23 - Clearing the Air on Smoking, Vaping, and Marijuana's Impact on Men's Health
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May 16, 2022 
Dr. Rena Malik, an Assistant Professor and expert in pelvic health, dives into the impacts of smoking, vaping, and marijuana on men's health. She discusses how smoking can lead to erectile dysfunction and fertility issues, with improvements possible after quitting. The alarming correlation between vaping and erectile dysfunction among young men is highlighted, alongside the misconceptions about marijuana's safety. Dr. Malik urges for responsible use and open conversations with healthcare providers regarding these substances.
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Smoking Damages Erections Through Vascular Injury
- Cigarette chemicals narrow blood vessels, cause inflammation, and promote plaque buildup that reduce penile blood flow.
- Studies show smokers have up to a threefold higher risk of erectile dysfunction depending on duration.
Smoking Harms Sperm Quality And Quantity
- Smoke introduces heavy metals (cadmium, lead) and reactive oxygen species that harm sperm production and quality.
- Smoking lowers sperm concentration, motility, and can damage sperm DNA, reducing fertility chances.
Quit Smoking — Improvements Start Within Months
- Quit smoking because many harms begin to reverse within months and erectile function can improve in 3–6 months.
- Seek help: smoking cessation support and medications increase quit success about fourfold.