Impacts of electromagnetic radiation from cellphones and Wi-Fi on spermatogenesis.
- Author:
Xu-Dong ZHA
1
;
Wen-Wen WANG
1
;
Song XU
2
;
Xue-Jun SHANG
3
Author Information
1. School of Basic Medical Sciences, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
2. Department of Urology, General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210002, China.
3. Department of Andrology, General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210002, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Wi-Fi;
electromagnetic radiation;
radiofrequency electromagnetic field;
reproductive health;
sperm;
cellphone
- From:National Journal of Andrology
2019;25(5):451-455
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With the development of Wi-Fi technology and widespread exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), people are increasingly concerned about the health hazards caused by radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as from cellphones and Wi-Fi, particularly about the current decline in sperm concentration and increase in male infertility. Long-term exposure to EMR not only damages male reproductive organs, but also affects the number, morphology, motility and oocyte-binding ability of sperm, and indirectly increases the risk of infertility. However, EMR is not unavoidable. Low-intensity short-term or intermittent exposure to EMR has little adverse effect on reproductive organs and sperm. And many antioxidant and anti-free radical agents, such as vitamin E and melatonin, can protect some special populations from EMR. This review presents an overview of the impacts of EMR from cellphones and Wi-Fi on sperm, some countermeasures, and prospects of EMR protection.
