The effect of Wi-Fi radiation on sperm quality in males

Background: : Environmental exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) has been increasing with the increasing demand for communication devices as internet. The aim of the study was to discuss the effect of EMR on male reproductive system and sperm quality.Methods: : This study was a systematic review about the effect of EMR such as radiations emitted by Wi-Fi on reproductive system and sperm quality in males. We searched in articles that were published in Pub Med Medline database (from 2005 to 2016).Result: However, the results of some studies showed that EMR induced endometriosis and inflammation and decreased the number of follicles in the ovary of rats, in studies with male rats; exposure caused degeneration in the seminiferous tubules, reduction in the number of Leydig cells and testosterone production as well as increases in luteinizing hormone levels and apoptotic cells. The studies in human indicated semen quality was decreased and some of sperm parameters were changed in Wi-Fi users, they were not significant, but they have a higher percentage of sperm DNA fragmentation compared to other men significantly.Conclusion: we can advice the decrease use of this device in infertile men at least in treatment period to increase the couples chances of conception.

کلیدواژه ها:

DNA fragmentation ، Electromagnetic radiation ، Wi-Fi ، Infertility