Reese S Cameron, Genevieve A Perono, Christian D Natale, James J Petrik, Alison C Holloway, Daniel B Hardy
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Abstract
With increased use of cannabis world-wide, especially in our young adult population, there is a great impetus to understand the impact of cannabis and its constituents (i.e. THC and CBD) on pregnancy, fetal outcomes, and male and female reproductive function. This review assessed the current evidence (2014-2024) regarding the effects of cannabinoids on reproductive function (male, female, and pregnancy) in animal and human studies. In particular, pre- or periconceptual exposure to cannabinoids were assessed to determine their effects across the lifespan along with transgenerational effects. From the outcomes of this review, we conclude there is a greater need for future preclinical and clinical studies to assess how various routes of cannabinoid exposure along with differing mixtures of cannabinoid constituents may interact to impede reproductive health. Collectively, the outcomes of these studies are important to clinicians and regulatory agencies in the context of functional evidence to support policy and decision-making regarding the safety of cannabis use.
期刊介绍:
Reproduction is the official journal of the Society of Reproduction and Fertility (SRF). It was formed in 2001 when the Society merged its two journals, the Journal of Reproduction and Fertility and Reviews of Reproduction.
Reproduction publishes original research articles and topical reviews on the subject of reproductive and developmental biology, and reproductive medicine. The journal will consider publication of high-quality meta-analyses; these should be submitted to the research papers category. The journal considers studies in humans and all animal species, and will publish clinical studies if they advance our understanding of the underlying causes and/or mechanisms of disease.
Scientific excellence and broad interest to our readership are the most important criteria during the peer review process. The journal publishes articles that make a clear advance in the field, whether of mechanistic, descriptive or technical focus. Articles that substantiate new or controversial reports are welcomed if they are noteworthy and advance the field. Topics include, but are not limited to, reproductive immunology, reproductive toxicology, stem cells, environmental effects on reproductive potential and health (eg obesity), extracellular vesicles, fertility preservation and epigenetic effects on reproductive and developmental processes.