Abstract

Overview

Public concern is growing about the exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and its effect on male reproductive health.

Findings

• Detrimental effects of EMF exposure on sex hormones, reproductive performance, and sex ratio have been reported previously.
• The study focused on whether paternal exposure to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) affects offspring sex ratio in mice.
• 50 male BALB/c mice aged 5-6 weeks were exposed to EMP daily for 2 weeks before being mated with non-exposed females at intervals post-exposure.
• Sex hormones such as testosterone, LH, FSH, and GnRH were detected using radioimmunoassay.
• Significant increases in the sex ratio and serum testosterone levels were observed on specific days post-exposure compared with control groups.

Conclusion

This study suggests that EMP exposure may lead to disturbances in reproductive hormone levels, thereby affecting the offspring sex ratio.