Can Cell Phones Cause Infertility?

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Can cell phones cause infertility?

Several epidemiological studies have found an association between cell


phone use and male infertility and decreased sperm quality. For example, a
study published in 2008 found that of 361 men attending an infertility clinic,
participants who used a cell phone more frequently had lower sperm count,
motility, and viability, and had more sperm with abnormal structure. (2) Two
other studies also found a higher percentage of abnormal sperm in men who
used a cell phone. (3, 4)
Animal experiments have also been conducted to better determine whether a
cause-and-effect relationship exists, and what the mechanism might be.
Studies where rodents were exposed to cell phone radiation have found
decreased sperm motility and abnormal structure, as well as increased DNA
damage and oxidative stress. (5) For example, rats exposed to an active cell
phone for just 1 hour/day for 4 weeks exhibited reduced sperm motility and
increased oxidative stress compared to controls who were exposed to a cell
phone without batteries for the same period of time. (6)

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