Abstract As U.S. states steadily legalize its distribution and the prevalence of its use in people of reproductive age continues to rise, the need to understand the effects of marijuana…
Condition: Reproductive System
The effects of cannabidiol on male reproductive system: A literature review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most abundant phytocannabinoids present in the plant Cannabis sativa (marijuana). There have been several studies of CBD…
Marijuana use and its influence on sperm morphology and motility: identified risk for fertility among Jamaican men
Abstract Background The growing international movement legislating medical marijuana has brought renewed interest to the role of marijuana smoking on fertility potential. Although studies have identified that sperm quality can…
Effects of ∆9-THC on memory in ovariectomized and intact female rats
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The effects of marijuana’s major psychoactive cannabinoid, ∆9-tetrahydrocannibinol (∆9-THC), were examined on memory in female rats by training subjects to respond under a repeated acquisition and…
Oxidative Stress Status in Testis of Type-2 Diabetic Rats Treated with Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Abstract Objective: Type-2 diabetes (T2D) is a multifactorial disease that occurs as a result of impaired insulin secretion and increased glucose. Researchers emphasize that oxidative stress prevention and improvement strategies…
Gestational exposure to Δ9-THC impacts ovarian follicular dynamics and angiogenesis in adulthood in Wistar rats
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract With the legalization of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) and increasing use during pregnancy, it is important to understand its impact on exposed…
Cannabinoid signalling and effects of cannabis on the male reproductive system
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Marijuana is the most widely consumed recreational drug worldwide, which raises concerns for its potential effects on fertility. Many aspects of…
Cannabis alters DNA methylation at maternally imprinted and autism candidate genes in spermatogenic cells
ABSTRACT Cannabis use in the United States is increasing, with highest consumption among men attheir peak reproductive years. We previously demonstrated widespread changes in spermDNA methylation with cannabis exposure in…
Effects of recreational cannabis on testicular function in primary infertile men
Abstract Background Male factor contributes to up to 50% of cases of couples experiencing infertility. Cannabis is one of the most commonly used recreational drugs, and its effects on the…
Sperm DNA methylation alterations from cannabis extract exposure are evident in offspring
Abstract Background Cannabis legalization is expanding and men are the predominant users. We have limited knowledge about how cannabis impacts sperm and whether the effects are heritable. Results Whole genome…