Effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves of mobile phone stations on male fertility
Author: Tarek Mohamed Gharib1, Khaled Almekaty2, Ashraf Mohamed Abdel Aal3, Ibrahim Abdel-Al4, Hazem Deif5, Gamal M Hassan6, Ahmed Haty7, Mohamed Abdelrahman Alhefnawy8
Affiliation:
1 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University. tarekgh78@yahoo.com.
2 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University. Dr.khaledhafez@yahoo.com.
3 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University. Ashrafm1970@gmail.com.
4 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch. dribrahemuro2011@yahoo.com.
5 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch. hazemdeif@yahoo.com.
6 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch. Gamalshrf@yahoo.com.
7 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. drahmeduro@yahoo.com.
8 Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University. Dr.mohamedalhefnawy@gmail.com.
Conference/Journal: Arch Ital Urol Androl
Date published: 2024 Oct 2
Other:
Volume ID: 96 , Issue ID: 3 , Pages: 12595 , Special Notes: doi: 10.4081/aiua.2024.12595. , Word Count: 201
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.
PMID: 39356024 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2024.12595
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