Biophysical Evaluation of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Effects on Male Reproductive Pattern.
Kesari KK, Kumar S, Nirala J, Siddiqui MH, Behari J. · 2013
View Original AbstractMobile phone radiation damages male fertility through cellular oxidative stress, especially when phones are carried in pockets near reproductive organs.
Plain English Summary
This review examined how radiofrequency radiation from mobile phones affects male reproductive health, particularly when phones are carried in pockets near reproductive organs. The researchers found that mobile phone radiation increases harmful reactive oxygen species (molecules that damage cells) in testicular tissue, leading to decreased sperm count, DNA damage, and hormonal changes that can cause infertility. The study highlights the biological mechanisms by which everyday mobile phone use may be compromising men's fertility through oxidative stress and cellular damage.
Why This Matters
This comprehensive review reinforces a growing body of evidence linking mobile phone radiation to male fertility problems, a concern that affects millions of men worldwide. The science demonstrates that carrying phones in trouser pockets creates a direct exposure pathway to reproductive organs, generating reactive oxygen species that damage sperm cells and disrupt normal hormonal function. What makes this research particularly significant is its focus on the biological mechanisms behind fertility decline, showing this isn't just correlation but a clear cause-and-effect relationship. The reality is that sperm counts have dropped by over 50% in Western countries since the 1970s, coinciding with the rise of wireless technology. While the wireless industry often dismisses fertility concerns, independent research consistently shows that radiofrequency radiation at levels far below current safety limits can impair male reproductive function through oxidative stress pathways.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
Present review examines the possible concern on radio frequency radiation interaction and biological effects such as enzyme induction, and toxicological effects, including genotoxicity and carcinogenicity, testicular cancer, and reproductive outcomes.
Testicular infertility or testicular cancer due to mobile phone or microwave radiations suggests an ...
In the present review, physics of mobile phone including future research on various aspects has been discussed.
Show BibTeX
@article{kk_2013_biophysical_evaluation_of_radiofrequency_2272,
author = {Kesari KK and Kumar S and Nirala J and Siddiqui MH and Behari J.},
title = {Biophysical Evaluation of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Effects on Male Reproductive Pattern.},
year = {2013},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22926544/},
}