The role of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on female fertility: A review

Bron: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2022.2030676
Pooja Jangid, Umesh Rai, Radhey Shyam Sharma & Rajeev Singh
International Journal of Environmental Health Research
Review Article | Published Online: 08 Feb 2022

ABSTRACT
With increasing technological developments, exposure to non-ionizing radiations has become unavoidable as people cannot escape from electromagnetic field sources, such as Wi-Fi, electric wires, microwave oven, radio, telecommunication, bluetooth devices, etc. These radiations can be associated with increased health problems of the users. This review aims to determine the effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations on female fertility. To date, several in vitro and in vivo studies unveiled that exposure to non-ionizing radiations brings about harmful effects on oocytes, ovarian follicles, endometrial tissue, estrous cycle, reproductive endocrine hormones, developing embryo, and fetal development in animal models. Non-ionizing radiation also upsurges the free radical load in the uterus and ovary, which leads to inhibition of cell growth and DNA disruptions. In conclusion, non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations can cause alterations in both germ cells as well as in their nourishing environment and also affect other female reproductive parameters that might lead to infertility.

KEYWORDS: Electromagnetic radiations, non-Ionizing radiations, ovarian follicles, reproduction, female fertility



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