The detrimental effect of cell phone radiation on sperm biological characteristics in normozoospermic

Authors: Mohammadmehdi Hassanzadeh-Taheri, Mohammad Ali Khalili, Ali Hosseininejad Mohebati, Mahmood Zardast, Mehran Hosseini, Maria Grazia Palmerini, Mohammad Reza Doostabadi

Year: 10/10/2021

Category: Andrology

Journal: Andrologia

DOI: 10.1111/and.14257

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34628682/

Abstract

Overview

Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation from cell phones is known to adversely affect various body organs, including the brain, heart, and testes.

Findings

  • The study focused on the impact of cell phone radiation on sperm parameters such as viability, motility, DNA integrity, and apoptosis in normozoospermic males.
  • Normal sperm samples were divided into two groups: a control group and a case group exposed for 60 minutes at approximately 2.5 cm from an active cell phone antenna.
  • Results indicated:
    • Significantly lower viability and motility in exposed samples.
    • Higher rates of DNA fragmentation and apoptotic sperms in the case group.
  • Other parameters like morphology and chromatin abnormalities showed no significant difference between the groups.

Conclusion

The study concludes that cell phone radiation detrimentally affects sperm's biological characteristics. It is advised for men to keep their cell phones away from the pelvic area to protect sperm health.

cell phone radiation sperm health DNA fragmentation apoptosis reproductive health
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