Effect of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by Modern Cellphones on Sperm Motility and Viability: An In Vitro Study

Authors: Chu KY, Khodamoradi K, Blachman-Braun R, et al.

Year: 2022

Category: Urology

Journal: Eur Urol Focus

DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.11.004

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36379868/

Abstract

Overview

Modern cellphones emit radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) for various data transmission tasks such as social media communication, web browsing, and streaming. This study explores how such emissions from smartphones affect sperm motility and viability.

Findings

  • The study focused on wireless-spectrum (4G, 5G, and WiFi) RF-EMR emitted by smartphones.
  • Semen samples from fertile men aged 25-35 years were tested under exposure from a smartphone used in talk mode during a WhatsApp voice call.
  • Effects on sperm were gauged to see if mitigation was possible with physical barriers or increased distance.
  • Results showed decreased sperm motility and viability with exposure to WiFi. However, no detrimental effects were observed with 4G or 5G connectivity.

Conclusion

WiFi connectivity on smartphones can negatively impact sperm quality, highlighting potential reproductive hazards associated with prolonged exposure to cellphone RF-EMR.

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