Impact of Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) emitted from Cell Phone on Human Semen Quality

Abstract

A prospective study has been conducted to find out the impact of cell phone on the semen quality and hormonal profile of the men. After fulfilling the exclusion and inclusion criteria 421 healthy male volunteer’s aged 18–45 years were divided in to three groups depending on duration of cell phone use. Group-1 highly exposed group, Group-2 moderately exposed group, Group-3 control group. Subjects were asked to visit clinic every year for semen and blood sample collection up to three years. Semen physical characteristics and blood testosterone, T4 and TSH levels were estimated. Semen volume, rapid forward linear progression motility, moderate linear progression motility, sperm concentration, sperm density, percentage of normal and live sperm decreased in Group-1 in comparison to Groups-2 & 3 and trend continued till 3rd year. Sperm head abnormalities were higher in Group-1 than the Groups − 2 & 3 and trend continued till 3rd year. Slight decrease in levels of testosterone, significant increase in T4 and decrease in TSH were observed in Group-1 and similar trend was noticed till 3rd year. Present data indicate that the increased duration of cell phone use is adversely influencing the semen quality and hormone levels in men which may lead to infertility.