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A new study found that higher levels of THC were linked to significant chromosomal abnormalities in embryos

This could lead to higher risks of infertility, miscarriage and genetic defects

Researchers say marijuana use won’t impact fertilization but may compromise reproductive outcomes; however, more research is needed

As the consumption and legalization of marijuana have increased in the United States, more experts are researching the potential harm from its use, specifically its impact on fertility.

A new study published Sept. 9 in Nature Communications analyzed 1,059 samples of ovarian fluid around the developing eggs of patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Researchers compared oocytes, or unfertilized egg cells, from a control group with a

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