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Effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves of mobile phone stations on male fertility
Authors not listed · 2024
The exposed group exhibited a trend of reduced normal sperm morphology and decreased total and progressive sperm motility compared to the non-exposed group, with no statistical difference.
Plain English Summary
The study aimed to determine the effect of electromagnetic waves from mobile phone stations on sperm parameters and the male reproductive system. Researchers enrolled 216 men aged 18 to 60 years, dividing them into two equal groups based on whether they lived close to cell phone tower stations for at least six months or 100 meters away. The exposed group showed a trend toward a lower percentage of normal sperm morphology compared to the non-exposed group, but the difference was not statistically significant. The exposed group also showed trends toward decreased total sperm motility and progressive sperm motility, again without statistical significance.
Why This Matters
Each participant underwent a comprehensive history, clinical assessment, and laboratory testing. The authors concluded that personal wrong lifestyles combined with electromagnetic wave exposure showed a trend toward reduced normal morphology and motility, though not statistically significant.
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@article{effect_of_radiofrequency_electromagnetic_waves_of_mobile_phone_stations_on_male_fertility_ce3694,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves of mobile phone stations on male fertility},
year = {2024},
doi = {10.4081/aiua.2024.12595},
}