Evidence for mobile phone radiation exposure effects on reproductive pattern of male rats: Role of ROS.
Kesari KK, Behari J. · 2012
View Original AbstractMobile phone radiation exposure for 2 hours daily significantly reduced testosterone and damaged sperm in rats, suggesting reproductive risks from heavy phone use.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to mobile phone radiation for 2 hours daily over 45 days and found significant damage to their reproductive health. The exposed rats had lower testosterone levels, damaged sperm structure, and produced fewer offspring that weighed less than normal. The scientists believe this damage occurs because the radiation triggers harmful reactive oxygen species (free radicals) that attack reproductive cells.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that radiofrequency radiation from mobile phones can impair male fertility through oxidative stress mechanisms. What makes these findings particularly concerning is that the 2-hour daily exposure mirrors heavy phone use patterns common today. The research demonstrates clear biological pathways by which RF radiation damages sperm quality and hormone production, supporting similar findings in human epidemiological studies showing reduced sperm count and motility in heavy phone users. The transgenerational effects observed here - where exposed fathers produced fewer and smaller offspring - suggest reproductive damage that extends beyond the exposed individual. While this was an animal study, the biological mechanisms identified translate directly to human physiology, reinforcing the importance of taking precautionary measures to limit RF exposure, especially for men of reproductive age.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 2 h per day for 45 days
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Evidence for mobile phone radiation exposure effects on reproductive pattern of male rats
In an attempt to expedite the issue, 70 days old Wistar rats (n = 6) were exposed to mobile phone ra...
A significant decrease (P < 0.05) in the level of testosterone and an increase in caspase-3 activity...
Our findings on these biomarkers are clear indications of possible health implications of repeated exposure to mobile phone radiation.
Show BibTeX
@article{kk_2012_evidence_for_mobile_phone_2271,
author = {Kesari KK and Behari J.},
title = {Evidence for mobile phone radiation exposure effects on reproductive pattern of male rats: Role of ROS.},
year = {2012},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22897402/},
}