Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can chewing tobacco cause permanent infertility in men?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: No it usually does not but nicotine damages the sperm. It causes abnormalities of sperm movement and causes genetic mutations in sperm that cause a higher percent of sperm to be genetically abnormal. So it reduces fertility potential but most men still conceive.
Answered 7/10/2019
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can chewing tobacco on a daily basis cause oral thrush?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I know smoking can be a cause of copd, so I am curious if chewing tobacco can as well?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is chewing gum carcinogenic and can it cause health problems similar to chewing/dipping tobacco? Or is it harmless other than dental effects?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can chewing tobacco cause chronic cough?
Does chewing tobacco cause oily facial skin?
What causes chewing tobacco to cause cancer (i still don't understand why)?
What causes chewing tobacco to cause cancer but chewing, let's say, maple leaves doesn't?
Why does chewing tobacco, which contains absolutely no smoke or tar at all, cause cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
