Effects of coenzyme Q10 on sperm parameters and pathological changes induced by Wi-Fi waves in the testicular tissue of rats

Authors: Safaeinezhad, Ali et al.

Year: July 2025

Category: Reproductive Biology, Electromagnetic Field Safety

Journal: Annals of Medicine & Surgery

DOI: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000003340

URL: https://journals.lww.com/annals-of-medicine-and-surgery/fulltext/2025/07000/effects_of_coenzyme_q10_on_sperm_parameters_and.16.aspx

Abstract

Overview

Despite current safety boundaries stipulated by regulatory authorities, public concern persists regarding health risks from wireless communication tools that use radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs). The World Health Organization has called for further research into these potential health effects.

Study Objective

This research was undertaken to examine the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation on sperm parameters and pathological changes in testicular tissue resulting from Wi-Fi wave exposure in a rat model.

Methods

  • Twenty healthy rats were divided into four groups (n = 5 each):
    • Group 1: Kept in a Wi-Fi-free environment for 2 months.
    • Group 2: Exposed to Wi-Fi waves for 7 hours a day for 2 months.
    • Group 3: Exposed to Wi-Fi waves for 7 hours a day for 2 months and received 150 mg/kg of CoQ10 daily.
    • Group 4: No Wi-Fi exposure but received 150 mg/kg of CoQ10 daily.
  • Parameters studied included serum testosterone, sperm parameters, and pathological findings in testis and epididymis.

Findings

  • Treatment with CoQ10 (150 mg/day) led to significant improvements in sperm concentration, viability, and motility compared to the Wi-Fi only group.
  • CoQ10 supplementation increased serum testosterone compared to the group exposed only to Wi-Fi.
  • Pathological analysis demonstrated fewer seminiferous tubules with disrupted spermatogenesis in rats treated with CoQ10 despite Wi-Fi exposure.

Conclusion

  • The study clearly indicates a connection between Wi-Fi (EMF) exposure and negative changes in sperm parameters, testosterone, and testicular pathology.
  • CoQ10 supplementation was observed to mitigate the harmful effects of Wi-Fi exposure on male reproductive health in rats.
  • These findings add to the growing evidence that electromagnetic field exposure can pose health risks, particularly for reproductive function.
coenzyme Q10 Wi-Fi exposure sperm parameters testicular pathology electromagnetic fields reproductive health rats
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