Dr. John-Brown Mensah, a renowned clinical embryologist, has raised alarm over the harmful effects of marijuana and tobacco use on reproductive health. Speaking during an interview on the Ride and Chat show, Dr. Mensah revealed that the use of weed and tobacco significantly lowers sperm count in men and increases the risk of miscarriages in women.
His warning comes amid a concerning global decline in fertility rates and a surge in cannabis use, especially among young adults. According to Dr. Mensah, these lifestyle choices are silently contributing to the fertility crisis.
He also shed light on emerging trends in reproductive science, highlighting the commercialization of reproduction. He noted that some men are now selling their sperm as a source of income, while financially challenged women are turning to surrogacy. He further hinted at the future possibility of lab-designed babies with selected features, underscoring the rapid advancements—and ethical questions—facing reproductive medicine.
Dr. Mensah’s revelations serve as a wake-up call to individuals and policymakers to pay closer attention to the impact of lifestyle habits and technological developments on human fertility.