ABSTRACT
4.a.1. Bernhard, P., Die Wirkung des Rauchens auf Frau und Mutter (The effects of cigarettes on women and mothers), Praxis, 51, 1124—1125, 1962. Menstrual irregularities were more common among smokers than nonsmokers (40 vs 13%, respectively). Smokers also had a higher incidence of early menopause (20 vs. 2%, respectively). Pre-eclampsia occurred in 3.6% of smokers compared to 0.2% among nonsmokers. The incidence of spontaneous abortions among smokers was 37 vs. 15% for nonsmokers.
