Question 1

does menthol cigarettes decrease the sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Probably: As best we know all tobacco use can decrease sperm counts; generally the more usage the bigger the effect.

Question 2

are menthol cigarettes safer to use than regular cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Jury is Out: Many say menthol is less safe. Smokers of menthol take more carcinogens & have  more smoking-related illnesses. 
Menthol, with its cooling sensation causes the user to inhale more tobacco smoke with each drag and hold it longer in their mouth as well . Studies show menthol smokers have higher incidence stroke. Menthol cigarettes may be more addictive than regular cigarettes.

Question 3

does menthol cigarettes decreases the sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any and all cigarettes decrease your sperm count.

Question 4

can menthol cigarettes really make your lungs bleed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any cigarette can induce lung lesions that may bleed.

Question 5

is it true that menthol cigarettes do not contain carcinogens?

Accepted Answer

False: There is no such evidence that menthol ciggarrtts or mild or extra light  are any safer then regular ciggarrtts.

Question 6

if you are a non-smoker but smoked 3 menthol cigarettes are you able to pass a cotinine blood test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have the test day after smoking you may not pass, however, a week later you should pass as long you have no other exposure to tobacco, including second hand smoke.

Question 7

is there really a difference in menthol cigarettes and non-menthol cigarettes and lights?

Accepted Answer

Difference in taste.: No difference in health risk. "light" cigarettes is a term used by tobacco billionaires to fool people into thinking that they are less harmful.  They are not.  Menthol is added to cigarettes to give them a different (pleasant?) taste.  They are in fact more dangerous.  Menthol is "methyl phenol". In high levels it's dangerous, but it's greatest danger is in making addiction to cigs more likely.

Question 8

how do i quite smoking menthol cigarettes i smoke about a pack a day a little under about 15 cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Gradually cut down: The first step is to gradually cut down  one cigarette every two days .This may work if you are highly motivated. If that doesn't work  add a nicotine patch or  gum and follow the protocols advised with them. There are  some other medications which can be prescribed by your physician. The best method is usually to be in a smoking cessation program which may combine the above approach with support.

Question 9

does menthol cigarettes kill sperm cells?

Accepted Answer

No: They are neither an effective male or female contraceptive, nor in any way good for you.

Question 10

are menthol cigarettes worse for you or are the health hazards identical to non menthol cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

The same: The risk factors in smoking menthol cigarettes are not significantly different from those involved in no-menthol cigarettes. Give them up!

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