In vitro effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves on bovine spermatozoa motility.
Lukac N, Massanyi P, Roychoudhury S, Capcarova M, Tvrda E, Knazicka Z, Kolesarova A, Danko J. · 2011
View Original AbstractSeven hours of cell phone frequency radiation significantly impaired sperm swimming ability, suggesting time-dependent reproductive risks from RF exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed bull sperm to 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency used by GSM cell phones) for different time periods and measured sperm movement using computer analysis. They found that longer exposure times significantly reduced sperm motility and swimming ability, with the most dramatic effects occurring after 7 hours of exposure. This suggests that radiofrequency radiation can impair sperm function in a time-dependent manner.
Why This Matters
This study adds important evidence to the growing body of research linking radiofrequency radiation to reproductive health concerns. The 1800 MHz frequency used here is identical to what GSM cell phones emit, making these findings directly relevant to human exposure scenarios. What makes this research particularly compelling is the clear dose-response relationship - the longer the exposure, the greater the damage to sperm function. While this was an in vitro study using bovine sperm, the biological mechanisms of sperm motility are remarkably similar across mammalian species. The science demonstrates that RF radiation doesn't just affect sperm count or DNA integrity, but also the fundamental swimming ability that sperm need for fertilization. For men concerned about fertility, this research reinforces the wisdom of keeping phones away from reproductive organs and minimizing prolonged RF exposure.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 1800 MHz Duration: 0, 30, 120 and 420 min
Study Details
In this study the effects of 1800 MHz GSM-like radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (RF-EMW) exposure on bovine semen was monitored.
The experimental samples were analyzed in vitro in four time periods (0, 30, 120 and 420 min) and co...
Evaluation of the percentage of motile spermatozoa showed significant (P < 0.001) decrease in experi...
In general, results of this experiment indicate a negative time-dependent effect of 1800 MHz RF-EMW radiation on bovine spermatozoa motility.
Show BibTeX
@article{n_2011_in_vitro_effects_of_2387,
author = {Lukac N and Massanyi P and Roychoudhury S and Capcarova M and Tvrda E and Knazicka Z and Kolesarova A and Danko J.},
title = {In vitro effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves on bovine spermatozoa motility.},
year = {2011},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21942395/},
}