The Effects of Cell Phone Waves (900 MHz-GSM Band) on Sperm Parameters and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Rats.
Ghanbari M, Mortazavi SB, Khavanin A, Khazaei M. · 2013
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation at 900 MHz significantly reduced sperm quality and antioxidant defenses in rats after just two weeks of exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to cell phone radiation at 900 MHz (the frequency used by GSM networks) for 2-3 weeks and measured effects on sperm health. They found that exposed rats had significantly reduced sperm viability, motility, and antioxidant defenses compared to unexposed controls. Longer exposure periods caused even greater damage to sperm quality.
Why This Matters
This study adds to a growing body of evidence linking cell phone radiation to male fertility problems. The 900 MHz frequency tested is identical to what millions of people are exposed to daily through GSM cell phones and towers. What makes this research particularly concerning is that it demonstrates a clear dose-response relationship: longer exposure periods caused progressively worse sperm damage. The reduction in antioxidant capacity suggests that RF radiation triggers oxidative stress, a key mechanism behind cellular damage. While this was an animal study, the biological processes affecting sperm are remarkably similar between rats and humans, making these findings highly relevant to human health.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 MHz-GSM Band Duration: Two-week exposure
Study Details
In the present study, the effect of cell phone microwaves on sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity was investigated with regard to the duration of exposure and the frequency of these waves.
This experimental study was performed on 28 adult male Wistar rats (200-250 g). The animals were ran...
The results indicated that sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity in all exposure...
Exposure to cell phone waves can decrease sperm viability and motility in rats. These waves can also decrease sperm total antioxidant capacity in rats and result in oxidative stress.
Show BibTeX
@article{m_2013_the_effects_of_cell_2109,
author = {Ghanbari M and Mortazavi SB and Khavanin A and Khazaei M.},
title = {The Effects of Cell Phone Waves (900 MHz-GSM Band) on Sperm Parameters and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Rats.},
year = {2013},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850324/},
}