A review on Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the reproductive system

Bron: www.ephysician.ir/2016/2655.pdf

Electronic Physician (ISSN: 2008-5842) www.ephysician.ir July2016, Volume:8, Issue:7, Pages:2655-2662, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.19082/2655

Corresponding author: Dr. Amir Afshin Khaki, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University, Iran. Tel: +98.9144157161, Email: dr.aakhaki@yahoo.com

Received:February 14, 2016, Accepted:May 11, 2016, Published:July2016

A review on Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the reproductive system

Ali Asghari 1, Amir Afshin Khaki 2, Asghar Rajabzadeh 3, Arash Khaki 4
1 M.Sc. of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Ph.D. of Human Medical Embryology and Fellowship of IVF, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3 Ph.D. of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoram Abad, Iran
4 Ph.D. of Pathobiological Sciences, Women Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Review article

Abstract
Environmental factors, such as electromagnetic waves, induce biological and genetic effects. One of the most important physiological systems involved with electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is the genital system. This paper reviews the effects of EMFs on human reproductive organs, female animals, fetus development and the importance of two types of natural antioxidants, i.e., vitamin E and fennel. The studies presented in this review referred to the effects of different exposures to EMFs on the reproductive system, and we tried to show the role of natural antioxidants in reducing the effects of the exposures. Many studies have been done on the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing electromagnetic waves on the cell line of spermatogenesis, sexual hormones, and the structure of the testes. Also, about the hormonal cycle, folliculogenesis and female infertility related to EMF have been given more consideration. In particular, attention is directed to pregnant women due to the importance of their fetuses. However, in addition to the studies conducted on animals, further epidemiological research should be conducted.

Keywords:Electromagnetic fields (EMFs), Reproduction system, Antioxidants

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3. Conclusions
Many studies have shown that electromagnetic fields can have destructive effects on sex hormones, gonadal function, fetal development, and pregnancy. So people must be aware of the negative effects of EMFs. Although the impact of the waves varied at different frequencies, it is better to stay as far away as possible from their origin because of the risks associated with exposures to these waves. In addition, people can use of natural antioxidants to help reduce the effects of these waves.


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