Effects of mobile phone radiation on serum testosterone in Wistar albino rats.
Meo SA, Al-Drees AM, Husain S, Khan MM, Imran MB · 2010
View Original AbstractDaily mobile phone radiation exposure for 60 minutes significantly reduced testosterone levels in male rats after three months.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to mobile phone radiation for either 30 or 60 minutes daily over three months to study effects on testosterone levels. They found that rats exposed for 60 minutes per day showed significantly reduced testosterone levels compared to unexposed control rats. This matters because testosterone is crucial for male reproductive health and overall wellbeing, suggesting that prolonged cell phone exposure might affect hormone production.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that radiofrequency radiation from mobile devices can disrupt male reproductive health. The finding that 60 minutes of daily exposure significantly reduced testosterone levels is particularly concerning given that many men carry phones in their pockets for hours each day, often positioned near reproductive organs. While this was an animal study, the biological mechanisms affecting hormone production are similar between rats and humans. The science demonstrates that EMF exposure can interfere with endocrine function, and testosterone reduction could have cascading effects on fertility, muscle mass, energy levels, and overall health. What this means for you is that minimizing direct contact between your phone and your body, especially around the pelvic area, represents a simple precautionary step supported by biological evidence.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 30 min./day and 60 min./day for 3 months
Study Details
To investigate the effects of electromagnetic field radiation generated by mobile phones on serum testosterone levels in Wistar albino rats.
This experimental interventional control study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Colleg...
Exposure to mobile phone radiation for 60 minutes/day for the total period of 3 months significantly...
Long-term exposure to mobile phone radiation leads to reduction in serum testosterone levels. Testosterone is a primary male gender hormone and any change in the normal levels may be devastating for reproductive and general health.
Show BibTeX
@article{sa_2010_effects_of_mobile_phone_2418,
author = {Meo SA and Al-Drees AM and Husain S and Khan MM and Imran MB},
title = {Effects of mobile phone radiation on serum testosterone in Wistar albino rats.},
year = {2010},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20714683/},
}