Smoking's Negative Effects on Women's Health It is especially important for women who smoke and have gone through menopause. These ladies have lesser bone density than nonsmokers. They are more likely than the other women to sustain a hip fracture. Smoking also increases the risk of developing cancers of the lungs, bladder, breast, endometrium (lining of the uterus), ovary, throat, and pancreas. Cigarettes contain nicotine which is highly addictive. Even after you stop smoking, your body still needs time to get rid of the nicotine that has been stored in your body. So even if you quit smoking, you're still at risk of using drugs again because of how effective they are at relieving stress and anxiety. If you're a woman who smokes, it's important to quit both things together. The longer you keep smoking, the harder it will be to quit for good. So make sure you set yourself a deadline to quit by so you don't end up back where you started again and again. Women who start smoking as teenagers are almost certain to continue into adulthood. This is because the brain is still developing until about 25-30 years old. If you smoke during this time, the chemicals present in cigarettes can have a negative effect on your mental ability later in life. Cigarettes made from tobacco raise blood pressure and cholesterol levels.