Can marijuana affect a man’s sexual function?, we talk about it with ,Dr. Fabio Castiglione Andrologist.
Dr. Fabio Castiglione Urologist London and Director ,HolisticAndrology Clinic and Diga33. The center uses a therapeutic approach based on the most recent clinical studies, on the guidelines of the international scientific societies of sexual medicine of which ,Dr. Castiglione, andrologist London, is a member of the commission.
For some men, marijuana use and sexual dysfunction could be linked.
Marijuana is a popular drug used for recreational and medicinal purposes. Derived from Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, it can be smoked, eaten in foods, or brewed as a tea.
How marijuana affects the body depends on the plants used to prepare the mixture.
Some men find that their sexual performance improves when they use marijuana. For instance, if men become less anxious, they may have better ejaculatory control.
However, other men experience sexual problems with marijuana, such as the following:
Marijuana may also influence a person’s judgment, leading to risky sexual situations like unsafe sex or sex with a stranger. Such scenarios could increase the chances of sexually transmitted infections or unplanned pregnancy.
Research also suggests that using marijuana might increase a man’s risk for testicular cancer, as cannabinoid receptors are found in the testes as well.
Fertility problems are possible in men who use marijuana. Chemicals in the drug can affect sperm cells’ ability to swim toward an egg and fertilize it.
Experts say that the extent to which marijuana impairs a man’s sexual function can depend on dose and frequency of use. Men who use higher doses or use it more frequently are probably more likely to develop sexual problems than those who use marijuana only occasionally. Also, some people are more sensitive to marijuana’s effects than others.
Chemicals in marijuana can have other effects on the body and interact with medications a person takes. Therefore, it should be used only under the guidance of a doctor. People who feel their marijuana use is excessive are encouraged to talk to their healthcare provider or a drug abuse counselor.
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