Nutrition and lifestyle
Smoking reduces egg numbers, brings menopause forward, lowers IVF success and damages sperm DNA, as well as increasing miscarriage and pregnancy complications. Quitting improves outcomes at any stage. Support is free through Quitline on 13 7848 and through your GP; vaping is not established as a safe alternative in pregnancy.
Also known as: quitting smoking, vaping and fertility, tobacco
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Sources
- Your Fertility, a national public education programme (yourfertility.org.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.