Bhang could be linked to fertility issues in women and men, researchers warn.
THC, the psychoactive compound responsible for the 'high' feeling associated with marijuana, acts on receptors in the reproductive organs of men and women
Men who use pot may have reduced sperm count and volume, and even abnormally shaped sperm
Women who used weed have higher rates of menstrual cycle delays and cycles with no ovulation occurring .
The drug, now legal in most US states and all of Canada, has been tipped as a therapeutic for all kinds of ailments, with one study even suggesting it could boost sperm counts.
But researchers at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada, say the broad picture of evidence suggests cannabis is linked to decreased sperm counts, hampered ovulation and reduced odds of conceiving.
The team is now calling for more research into how the drug affects reproductive health, especially because of increased use in US states and countries where pot is legalised.
