Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies
IntroductionMale infertility, often attributed to insufficient production of healthy and active sperm, can be exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phones, which disrupts normal spermatogenesis and leads to a notable decline in sperm quality. The main targets of mobile phone-i...
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| description | IntroductionMale infertility, often attributed to insufficient production of healthy and active sperm, can be exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phones, which disrupts normal spermatogenesis and leads to a notable decline in sperm quality. The main targets of mobile phone-induced damage in the testes are Leydig cells, seminiferous tubules, and sperm cells. The aim of this systematic literature review is to identify histopathological changes in the testes due to mobile phone radiation exposure and to examine its effects on sperm parameters in experimental animals.MethodsIn this systematic review, an extensive literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Hinari, and Google scholar.ResultsA total of 752 studies were identified for screening, and 18 studies were deemed eligible for data extraction. Studies have identified histopathological alterations in testicular tissue caused by mobile phone radiation, such as reduced seminiferous tubule diameter, tunica albuginea and germinal epithelial thickness, Leydig cell hypoplasia, and increased intertubular space. Consistent exposure to mobile phone radiation has been shown to significantly reduce sperm count, motility, and viability, while also increasing abnormal sperm morphology in male rats, mice, and rabbits.ConclusionAnimal studies indicate that electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones can negatively impact testicular tissue and sperm parameters, including sperm count, motility, viability, and morphology. As a precaution, preventive measures are recommended to minimize potential risks from mobile phone exposure, and further research is needed to fully understand its effects on human reproductive health. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-85d452192d214b16817c2e1ad4d37f542025-01-17T06:50:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Reproductive Health2673-31532025-01-01610.3389/frph.2024.15151661515166Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studiesEbrahim Msaye AssefaSeid Mohammed AbduIntroductionMale infertility, often attributed to insufficient production of healthy and active sperm, can be exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phones, which disrupts normal spermatogenesis and leads to a notable decline in sperm quality. The main targets of mobile phone-induced damage in the testes are Leydig cells, seminiferous tubules, and sperm cells. The aim of this systematic literature review is to identify histopathological changes in the testes due to mobile phone radiation exposure and to examine its effects on sperm parameters in experimental animals.MethodsIn this systematic review, an extensive literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Hinari, and Google scholar.ResultsA total of 752 studies were identified for screening, and 18 studies were deemed eligible for data extraction. Studies have identified histopathological alterations in testicular tissue caused by mobile phone radiation, such as reduced seminiferous tubule diameter, tunica albuginea and germinal epithelial thickness, Leydig cell hypoplasia, and increased intertubular space. Consistent exposure to mobile phone radiation has been shown to significantly reduce sperm count, motility, and viability, while also increasing abnormal sperm morphology in male rats, mice, and rabbits.ConclusionAnimal studies indicate that electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones can negatively impact testicular tissue and sperm parameters, including sperm count, motility, viability, and morphology. As a precaution, preventive measures are recommended to minimize potential risks from mobile phone exposure, and further research is needed to fully understand its effects on human reproductive health.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2024.1515166/fullhistopathologymobile phone radiationtestessperm parameterslab animals |
| spellingShingle | Ebrahim Msaye Assefa Seid Mohammed Abdu Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies Frontiers in Reproductive Health histopathology mobile phone radiation testes sperm parameters lab animals |
| title | Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies |
| title_full | Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies |
| title_fullStr | Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies |
| title_short | Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: a systematic literature review of animal studies |
| title_sort | histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters a systematic literature review of animal studies |
| topic | histopathology mobile phone radiation testes sperm parameters lab animals |
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