Effects of 700MHz radiofrequency radiation (5G lower band) on the reproductive parameters of female Wistar rats
Authors not listed · 2025
The study found that 700MHz radiation may induce oxidative stress and tissue changes in ovaries after prolonged exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed female Wistar rats to 700MHz radiation for short-term (6 hours daily for 10 days) and long-term (4 hours daily for 60 days) periods. No changes were seen in estrous cycles or DNA damage in either exposure group. Testosterone levels increased significantly in exposed rats, while estradiol and progesterone remained normal. Exposed ovaries showed elevated malondialdehyde and reduced superoxide dismutase, total sulfhydryl content, and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Histopathology revealed no significant ovarian morphology changes after short-term exposure but cystic follicles and abnormal vasculature after long-term exposure.
Why This Matters
The study used control, sham-exposed, and exposed groups with six rats per group for short-term exposure and eight for long-term exposure. The authors concluded that prolonged 700MHz exposure may induce oxidative stress and tissue changes in ovaries.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{effects_of_700mhz_radiofrequency_radiation_5g_lower_band_on_the_reproductive_parameters_of_female_wistar_rats_ce2433,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Effects of 700MHz radiofrequency radiation (5G lower band) on the reproductive parameters of female Wistar rats},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1016/j.reprotox.2025.108910},
}