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- Title
Effects of cell phone radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (RF-EMW) on human spermatozoa.
- Authors
Soltani S.; Khalili M. A.; Omidi M.; Nabi A.; Shamsi F.
- Abstract
Introduction: Cellular phones emit radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (RF-EMW) in the low frequency microwave. The detrimental effects of RF-EMW on the reproductive system and human fertility have been debated in recent years. The goal was to assess the influence of cell phones RF-EMW on different parameters and DNA integrity of human spermatozoa. Materials and Methods: 50 semen samples were categorized in two groups: a) normospermia (n=24); and b) asthenozoospermia (n=24). After liquefaction, each sample was divided into two aliquots. One aliquot (experimental) was exposed to mobile radiation for 1 hr, and the second aliquot (unexposed) served as control. The sperm parameters and chromatin/ DNA integrity were examined and compared between groups. Results: Normal samples exposed to RF-EMW showed insignificant differences in sperm motility, viability, and chromatin/DNA integrity. Regarding sperm morphology, normal morphology was significantly decreased in experimental group (p=0.04). Moreover, sperm parameters as well as DNA structure showed no significant differences in astenozoospermic samples. Conclusion: Data did not show any noticeable impact of RF-EMW on human sperm quality. Further studies should be considered for confirmation of the results.
- Subjects
RADIO frequency; ELECTROMAGNETIC waves; SPERMATOZOA; DNA structure; MICROWAVES; ALIQUOTS (Chemistry); CHROMATIN
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2015, p69
- ISSN
1680-6433
- Publication type
Article