Abstract

Overview

This study addresses the extent of the impact of cellular telephone exposure on male fertility.

Findings

• The study involved longitudinal analysis from two prospective preconception cohort studies based in Denmark and North America, encompassing 751 and 2349 men respectively, conducted over the period 2012 to 2020.
• Participants reported their daily cell phone usage and its placement, with significant attention given to carrying phones in the front pants pocket.
• An inverse relationship was noted between front pants pocket cell phone exposure and fecundability in men with a BMI less than 25 kg/m2, suggesting potential risks associated with cell phone exposure in this subgroup.
• Exposure to cellular phones and its linkage with various semen parameters such as volume, concentration, and motility was explored, albeit with inconsistent findings.

Conclusion

Despite limited overall evidence linking cell phone exposure to reduced male fertility, certain data highlight potential risks for specific groups, warranting caution and further investigation into the radiofrequency radiation impacts from cellular phones.