Swipe Right on Male Infertility: Effect of cell phone radiation on sperm motility

Abstract

Overview

The continuous interaction and reliance on smartphones have raised concerns over their proximity to sensitive body parts like the testicles, exposing them to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR).

Findings

• Objective: Investigating the detrimental effects of RF-EMR from cell phones on sperm parameters involving intervention measures like physical barriers and increased distance.
• Methodology: Utilization of modern smartphones in talk mode to expose normozoospermic semen samples. Effects on motility and viability were measured after an 8-hour exposure period, comparing the outcome between direct exposure and mitigated setups by physical distancing and usage of cell phone cases.
• Results:
  • Reduced sperm motility and viability identified post 6 hours exposure.
  • Notable improvement in sperm health with the use of cases or by distancing the cell phone by 3 inches.

Conclusion

The study confirms that smartphone RF-EMR negatively impacts sperm motility and viability. It emphasizes the importance of precautionary measures like physical shielding and keeping devices away from the groin to mitigate these effects. Further extensive studies are suggested to explore the prospective broader impacts on male fertility.