The Effects of Cell Phone Waves on Sperm Parameters in Rats

Bron: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850324/ .
Int J Fertil Steril. 2013 Apr-Jun; 7(1): 21–28.
Published online Mar 6, 2013.

The Effects of Cell Phone Waves (900 MHz-GSM Band) on Sperm Parameters and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Rats

Masoud Ghanbari, Ph.D.,1 Seyed Bagher Mortazavi, Ph.D.,1,* Ali Khavanin, Ph.D.,1 and Mozafar Khazaei, Ph.D.2
1Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

Background:

There is tremendous concern regarding the possible adverse effects of cell phone microwaves. Contradictory results, however, have been reported for the effects of these waves on the body. In the present study, the effect of cell phone microwaves on sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity was investigated with regard to the duration of exposure and the frequency of these waves.

Materials and Methods:

This experimental study was performed on 28 adult male Wistar rats (200-250 g). The animals were randomly assigned to four groups (n=7): i. control; ii. two-week exposure to cell phone-simulated waves; iii. three-week exposure to cell phonesimulated waves; and iv. two-week exposure to cell phone antenna waves. In all groups, sperm analysis was performed based on standard methods and we determined the mean sperm total antioxidant capacity according to the ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) method. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s test using SPSS version 16 software.

Results:

The results indicated that sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity in all exposure groups decreased significantly compared to the control group (p<0.05). Increasing the duration of exposure from 2 to 3 weeks caused a statistically significant decrease in sperm viability and motility (p<0.05).

Conclusion:

Exposure to cell phone waves can decrease sperm viability and motility in rats. These waves can also decrease sperm total antioxidant capacity in rats and result in oxidative stress.

Keywords: Cell phone wave, Oxidative Stress, Sperm Parameters, Male Rat

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