Radio frequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) from GSM (0.9/1.8GHz) mobile phones induces oxidative stress and reduces sperm motility in rats med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the reproductive system: sperm quality and free radical metabolism/oxidative stress in reproductive tissue

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • digital mobile phone
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the reproductive system: sperm count and sperm motility (hemocytometer); free radical metabolism/oxidative stress in reproductive tissue (lipid peroxidation and glutathione content in the testis and epididymis; absorption measurement)
• thermoregulation: facial temperature

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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