Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS, presented “Cannabis Use and Male Reproductive Health: Who Knew?” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Walsh, Thomas J. “Cannabis Use and Male Reproductive Health: Who Knew?” January 31, 2024. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/cannabis-use-and-male-reproductive-health-who-knew/
Cannabis Use and Male Reproductive Health: Who Knew? – Summary
Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS, discusses the impact of habitual cannabis use on male fertility and reproductive health. He begins by establishing the current landscape and demographics of cannabis users globally, and the mechanisms behind its popularity as a recreational and medicinal substance.
Dr. Walsh then discusses emerging data on the impacts of cannabis on male fertility. He explores the deleterious influence of cannabis on Anandamide (nM) production and sperm morphology.
Dr. Walsh concludes with an examination of his own prospective analysis on the fertility of men presenting at his clinic for reproductive issues after current or past cannabis use. He underscores the importance of counseling patients using the available evidence, and strongly recommends against cannabinoid use while planning for a family.
About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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