The therapeutic effect of a pulsed electromagnetic field on the reproductive patterns of male Wistar rats exposed to a 2.45-GHz microwave field.
Kumar S, Kesari KK, Behari J. · 2011
View Original AbstractWiFi-frequency radiation significantly damaged male fertility in rats, but low-frequency electromagnetic therapy showed protective effects against this damage.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation (the same frequency used in WiFi and microwave ovens) for 2 hours daily over 60 days and found significant damage to reproductive function, including reduced testosterone and increased cellular stress markers. However, when they also exposed the rats to low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields, this treatment appeared to counteract much of the microwave damage. The study suggests that while microwave radiation can harm male fertility, certain types of electromagnetic therapy might offer protection.
Why This Matters
This research adds to growing evidence that microwave radiation at 2.45 GHz can disrupt male reproductive health. What makes this study particularly interesting is its exploration of electromagnetic therapy as a potential protective measure. The 2.45 GHz frequency examined here is identical to what your WiFi router and microwave oven emit, making these findings directly relevant to daily exposures. The study found that 2 hours of daily exposure over 60 days caused measurable harm to testosterone levels and increased oxidative stress in reproductive tissues. While the therapeutic approach shows promise in laboratory conditions, the reality is that prevention through reduced exposure remains the most practical strategy. The research reinforces that our reproductive systems are vulnerable to the very frequencies we use most commonly in our homes and workplaces.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz, 100 Hz Duration: 2 hours/day for 60 days
Study Details
This study aimed to examine the therapeutic effects of a pulsed electromagnetic field (100 Hz) on the reproductive systems of male Wistar rats (70 days old).
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Electromagnetic fields are recognized as hazards that affect testicular function by generating reactive oxygen species and reduce the bioavailability of androgen to maturing spermatozoa. Thus, microwave exposure adversely affects male fertility, whereas pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is a non-invasive, simple technique that can be used as a scavenger agent to combat oxidative stress.
Show BibTeX
@article{s_2011_the_therapeutic_effect_of_2319,
author = {Kumar S and Kesari KK and Behari J.},
title = {The therapeutic effect of a pulsed electromagnetic field on the reproductive patterns of male Wistar rats exposed to a 2.45-GHz microwave field.},
year = {2011},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21876981/},
}