Does Exposure of Smart Phones during Pregnancy Affect the Offspring's Ovarian Reserve? A Rat Model Study

Authors: Calis P, Seymen M, Soykan Y, Delen K, Aral BS, Take Kaplanoglu G, Karcaaltincaba D

Year: 2019 Dec 10

Category: Pediatric Pathology

Journal: Fetal Pediatr Pathol

Institution: Fetal Pediatr Pathol

DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2019.1692112

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31820670

Abstract

Overview

This study investigates the impact of prenatal exposure to smartphone radiation on the ovarian reserve of rat offspring. Specifically, it examines whether omega-3 supplementation can mitigate any detrimental effects.

Methods

A total of 24 pregnant Wistar albino rats were assigned to four groups, with differing levels of radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure and omega-3 supplementation until birth.

  • Group-I: No RF radiation or omega-3
  • Group-II: RF radiation only
  • Group-III: RF radiation and 300 mg omega-3
  • Group-IV: RF radiation and 600 mg omega-3

Findings

The study found significant reductions in the number of primordial and secondary follicles in the offspring of rats exposed to RF radiation alone (Group-II), indicating a negative impact on ovarian reserve. However, omega-3 supplementation (Groups III and IV) showed some protective effects.

Conclusion

Ovarian reserve in offspring can decline due to RF radiation during pregnancy, but omega-3 supplementation may reduce the risk of premature ovarian failure. Further research is recommended to confirm these results in human studies.

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