How does cocaine affect the female reproductive system?
Cocaine can have detrimental effects on the female reproductive system. It can lead to menstrual irregularities, including amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). The drug interferes with the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, disrupting normal hormonal cycles. Long-term use of cocaine may also result in decreased fertility due to impaired ovarian function and damage to the endometrium.
