Association between mobile phone use and semen quality: a systemic review and meta-analysis

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This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed whether mobile phone use or radiofrequency exposure is associated with semen quality. Across included studies, the meta-analysis found no adverse effects in human studies, but reported detrimental effects on sperm motility and viability in vitro and harmful effects on sperm concentration and motility in animal studies. The authors interpret the overall evidence as suggesting potential harmful effects and recommend further standardized multicentre research.

Key points

The review searched multiple international and Chinese databases for studies published up to May 2013.
Eighteen studies were included in the systematic review, spanning human, in vitro, and animal evidence.
Twelve studies contributed to meta-analyses, including four human, four in vitro, and four animal studies.
Meta-analysis of human studies reported no adverse effects of mobile phone use on semen parameters.
Meta-analysis of in vitro studies reported reduced sperm motility and viability with radiofrequency exposure.
Meta-analysis of animal studies reported reduced sperm concentration and motility with radiofrequency exposure.
The authors conclude the evidence suggests potential harm and call for multicentred standardized studies.

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