https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2024.12595
Effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves of mobile phone stations on male fertility
Submitted: April 23, 2024
Accepted: June 22, 2024
Published: October 2, 2024
Accepted: June 22, 2024
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Purpose: To determine the effect of electromagnetic waves of mobile phone stations on several sperm parameters and the male reproductive system.
Methods: This observational study was performed on 216 subjects, aged 18-60 years. Two equal groups of subjects were assigned to group A (study group) if they were living close to cell phone tower stations for at least 6 months and group B (control group) formed from individuals living 100 meters away from cell phone tower stations. Every subject underwent a comprehensive history taking, a clinical assessment, and laboratory testing.
Results: Regarding morphology index in the studied groups, the exposed group exhibited a trend of reduced percentage of normal morphology compared to the non-exposed group, with no statistical difference between the two groups. Regarding the total sperm motility (A+B+C) and progressive sperm motility (A+B) in the studied groups, the exposed group showed a trend of decreased total sperm motility and of progressive sperm motility in contrast to the non-exposed group, with no statistical difference between the two groups.
Conclusions: Personal wrong lifestyles with exposure to electromagnetic waves have shown a trend towards a reduced percentage of normal morphology and reduced motility although nonstatistically significant compared with non-exposed populations.
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Gharib , T. M., Almekaty, K., Abdel Aal , A. M., Abdel-Al, I., Deif , H., Hassan , G. M., Haty, A., & Alhefnawy , M. A. (2024). Effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves of mobile phone stations on male fertility. Archivio Italiano Di Urologia E Andrologia, 96(3). https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2024.12595
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