A recent study looked at the impact of vaping on the male urogenital system. If this research, the results of which have yet to be confirmed, could give rise to laughter, it is once again the concern that risks pushing the population towards tobacco rather than towards this real alternative represented by the electronic cigarette.
A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF SPERMATOZOIDS
As part of this scientific research, adult rats were placed under a glass bell jar and exposed to cigarette or vape smoke. Urine cotinine levels, testicular weight, sperm count and motility, testicular histology and biochemical results were compared with those of the control group.
Results ? "In some rats of both groups, the seminiferous tubules were disorganized and germ cells and Sertoli cells were separated and excreted. Arrest of germ cell separation, cavity formation, necrosis, fibrosis and atrophy have been observed in severe cases.” No significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of motility and sperm count.
In view of these results, the researchers point out that the cigarette and the liquid of the electronic cigarette can increase oxidative stress and cause morphological changes in the testis. “Therefore, it should be considered that, although EC fluid has been shown to be harmless in smoking cessation studies, it could increase oxidative stress and cause morphological changes in the testis. Nevertheless, further research is needed to understand post-exposure spermogram results,” the study authors recommend.
However, there are limitations to this study. " Although e-cigarette smoke was used in aerosol form, no biochemical analysis of the liquid was performed. Biochemical analysis of the e-liquid may be necessary to evaluate the results more accurately ».
