Coping with difficulties in conception can be very stressful for both parents. Smoking is one of the peventive conception problems causes. Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to delay in conception. This is true for both males and females. European study (Hollander, 1996) evaluated the effects of smoking on fertility. The study found that women who smoked took more time to become pregnant than women who did not smoke. The study also revealed that heavy smokers experienced longer delays than lighter smokers.
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Refernce: Hollander, D. (1996). Conception may take a long time among women who smoke. Family Planning Perspective, 28(4), 181 -182.