Effects of mobile phone radiofrequency radiation on sperm quality (Review)

Abstract

Overview

In recent times, the global prevalence of mobile phones has significantly contributed to environmental pollution through radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation. This study focuses on the implications of such radiation on male reproductive health, notably sperm quality.

Findings

• An array of epidemiological studies correlates the increasing mobile usage with a stark decrement in sperm counts globally, influencing fertility rates adversely.
• Environmental and lifestyle factors, inclusive of radiation exposure, notably impair male fertility, impacting organs like the testis.
• The review engages deeply with the potential ties between mobile phone usage and the declining quality of sperm, though it states that the evidence remains inconclusive.
• Discussions include the detrimental roles of elevated testicular temperatures and oxidative stress influenced by mobile phones.

Conclusion

The swift advancements in technology could pose inherent risks to human health, particularly male reproductive capacity. Despite ambiguous data, the hypothesis stands that mobile phone exposure correlates with reduced fertility. Prospective research needs to focus on more detailed sperm function tests and the real-time impact on pregnancy rates.