Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the association between cellular telephone exposure and male fertility, particularly through carrying cell phones in the front pants pocket.

Findings

• Fecundability: Little effect on general male fecundability was found, indicated by a Fecundability Ratio (FR) of 0.94, spanning from 0.83 to 1.05 across studied populations.
• Impact by BMI: Among men with BMI less than 25 kg/m2, a moderate decrease in fecundability was observed (FR = 0.72), whereas men with a higher BMI showed negligible effects.
• Semen Quality: There were inconsistent associations between cellular exposure and various semen parameters including volume, concentration, and motility.

Conclusion

Despite limited association found in general, the nuanced findings indicate a potential risk for reduced fecundability in leaner men, highlighting the need for awareness and further investigation into cellular phone exposure impacts.