Can THC edibles impact male fertility?

A recent novel study evaluated the impact of daily THC edibles on male fertility in primates and found several important results consistent with primary testicular failure:

1. Testicular shrinkage by about 58%
2. Decreased testosterone by 150 points (ng/dL)
3. Increased gonadotropins (hormones secreted from the brain important for testosterone and sperm production)
4. Decreased sex steroids in the blood

We now know that even THC edibles and non-smoked forms of marijuana are bad news for male reproductive health!

Reference:

1. Hedges JC, Hanna CB, Bash JC, et al. Chronic exposure to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol impacts testicular volume and male reproductive health in rhesus macaques. Fertil Steril. 2022;117(4):698-707. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.12.028