Abstract

Overview

The study explored the potential harmful effects of 5.8 GHz microwave exposure on the testicular structure and function in male adult rats.

Methods

• Evaluation of sperm quality through sperm concentration and abnormal sperm quantification.
• Testicular morphology assessment using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining.
• Hormone and protein levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and western blotting, focusing on testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), stem cell factor (SCF), transferrin (TRF), and caspase-3.

Findings

There were no significant differences in sperm count, sperm abnormality, and hormone levels between the microwave-exposed group and the control group, suggesting no detrimental effects under the specific test conditions.

Conclusion

While this particular study did not demonstrate significant effects at a specific microwave frequency, the ongoing accumulation of evidence suggests continued investigation into the broader potential impacts of electromagnetic fields on health.