Effect of cell phone usage on semen analysis in men attending infertility clinic: an observational study med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the reproductive system: semen quality

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
• • not extractable

No exposure details are available.

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the reproductive system: sperm parameters (volume, liquefaction time, pH, viscosity, sperm count, sperm motility, viability, morphology)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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