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

Abstract

Overview

Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation from cell phones has been identified as potentially harmful to various human organs including the brain, heart, and testes. This study investigates how cell phone radiation affects sperm health in normozoospermic men.

Findings

• Sperm samples were grouped into control and case, with the latter placed near an active cell phone antenna for 60 minutes, while control samples were near a deactivated antenna.
• Important parameters measured were sperm viability, motility, chromatin abnormalities, DNA fragmentation, and apoptosis.
• Results showed significantly lower viability and motility in the case group, alongside higher levels of DNA fragmentation and apoptotic sperms, compared to the control group.
• No marked difference in sperm morphology, chromatin abnormality, or maturity between the two groups.

Conclusion

Exposure to cell phone radiation can detrimentally impact sperm viability, motility, and DNA integrity, and increase apoptosis in normozoospermic men. It’s advised to keep cell phones away from the pelvic area to minimize risk.