The effects of wireless devices on male reproductive health: A literature overview

IF 0.8 4区医学 Q4 ANDROLOGY Revista Internacional De Andrologia Pub Date : 2022-07-01 DOI:10.1016/j.androl.2020.10.004

Lanceford Sterling , Louis-Ray Harris , Kamali Carroll

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) exposure from wireless devices on total motile sperm count (TMSC) and identify gaps in the literature that could help clarify this link.

Materials and methods

A literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE to find relevant studies examining the effects of EMR on male fertility, with a specific focus on TMSC, published from 2000 to 2019. R was used for data analyses.

Results

Motility was identified as the parameter linked to TMSC that was most negatively impacted by EMR exposure. Many gaps were found including geographic and lack of standardization with EMR factors such as exposure time and operating frequency.

Conclusion

The EMR emitted by wireless devices may negatively affect TMSC, which is one of the better predictors of achieving pregnancies and impairs male fertility. Our findings highlight the need for clinicians to explore wireless device usage to help guide treatment decisions in men or couples with subfertility concerns.

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无线设备对男性生殖健康的影响:文献综述

目的本研究的目的是总结来自无线设备的射频电磁辐射(RF-EMR)暴露对总活动精子数(TMSC)的证据，并确定文献中的空白，以帮助阐明这一联系。材料和方法通过PubMed/MEDLINE进行文献检索，查找2000年至2019年发表的有关EMR对男性生育能力影响的相关研究，特别是TMSC。使用R进行数据分析。结果:与TMSC相关的参数是活力，EMR暴露对TMSC的负面影响最大。发现了许多差距，包括地理和缺乏与EMR因素(如暴露时间和操作频率)的标准化。结论无线设备发出的EMR可能会对TMSC产生负面影响，TMSC是较好的预测怀孕和损害男性生育能力的指标之一。我们的发现强调了临床医生探索无线设备使用的必要性，以帮助指导有生育能力低下问题的男性或夫妇的治疗决策。

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Revista Internacional De Andrologia ANDROLOGY-

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1.60

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期刊介绍： Revista Internacional de Andrología es la revista oficial de la Asociación Española de Andrología, Medicina Sexual y Reproductiva (ASESA), la Sociedade Portuguesa de Ardrologia, la Sociedad Argentina de Andrología (SAA), la Asociación Iberoamericana de Sociedades de Andrología (ANDRO), y la Federación Española de Sociedades de Sexología. La revista publicada trimestralmente es revisada por pares y es líder en el la especialidad y en español y portugués. Recientemente también publica artículos en inglés. El objetivo de la revista es principalmente la promoción del conocimiento y la educación médica continua, con un enfoque especial en el público español y latinoamericano, a través de la publicación de las contribuciones importantes de la investigación en el campo. Todos los miembros de las sociedades antes mencionadas reciben la revista y otros suscriptores individuales e institucionales de España, Portugal y América Latina.