No Smoking Day 2025: Smoking is bad for health, its consumption can cause many serious problems to the body. It is important to note that cigarette or tobacco smoke not only damages the lungs, but also damages fertility. Although these damages occur equally in men and women. But its effects can be felt in females only during periods.

Dr. Ankita Chandna, Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, says that the toxins present in tobacco cause hormonal imbalance in the body, which can cause irregularities in the menstrual cycle. It not only increases the problems during periods, but can also have a negative impact on fertility and pregnancy. In such a situation, if you smoke, then knowing its side effects and ways to reduce it can prove to be very helpful for you-

What happens if you smoke during your periods? 

Gynecologists say that smoking causes hormonal imbalance, which can cause periods to last for too long or too few days. Along with this, smoking can cause problems like bleeding, severe pain in the pelvic area, cramps, extreme mood swings. 

Smoking increases the risk of ovarian cancer 

Experts say that women should also avoid smoking because the toxins present in it such as tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, benzene, cadmium and nicotine damage the reproductive organs. In such a situation, smoking increases the risk of problems in conceiving, delivery complications, pre-menopause, ovarian cancer, endometriosis manifold.

this is a disadvantage as well  

Smoking increases the risk of blood clots, which can lead to deep vein thrombosis (clots in deep veins). This risk is usually higher in women during pregnancy, which is further increased by smoking. Smoking also has a negative impact on bone health, increasing the risk of osteoporosis, which is very common in women. 

How to reduce the effects of smoking?

Experts recommend quitting smoking completely to avoid the serious damages caused by smoking and to reduce its effects. They also recommend a diet rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, 30 minutes of daily exercise, stress management and regular health checkups. 

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.