| A. |
Possible effects on reproduction and fertility |
|
| 1. |
Males: lowered sperm counts and altered sperm
morphology |
| 2. |
Females: irregular menstrual cycles and
ovulation abnormalities |
| 3. |
Temporary infertility |
| 4. |
Effects appear reversible when use stops (and,
in females, when tolerance is established) |
|
| B. |
Possible effects on the course of pregnancy |
|
| 1. |
Marijuana readily crosses the placenta |
|
| a. |
Transfer appears higher early in pregnancy than
in third trimester |
| b. |
Lab studies indicate that tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) may cause higher male-to-female sex ratio in offspring |
|
|
| C. |
Postpartum |
|
| 1. |
Mother |
|
| a. |
THC appears in breast milk of marijuana smoking
women |
| b. |
Breast feeding is not recommended for mothers
using marijuana |
|
| 2. |
Child |
|
| a. |
Neonate |
|
| • |
Tremulousness |
| • |
Altered visual response patterns to light
stimulus |
| • |
Shrill, withdrawal-like crying |
| • |
May affect sleep and arousal patterns |
|
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University of Nevada, Reno
