Cigarette smoking may affect meiotic maturation of human oocytes

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There is a strong association between cigarette smoking and reduced fecundity, reduced fertility, and early mean age of menopause, suggesting that smoking may impair oocyte function and viability. We analysed the effect of smoking on meiotic maturation of oocytes. A total of 156 women undergoing in-vitro fertilization therapy, classified as non-smokers (n = 102), passive smokers (n = 21), light smokers (< 15...

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