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Purpose: The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) exposure from wireless devices on total motile sperm count (TMSC) and identify gaps in the literature that could help clarify this link.Materials and methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE to find relevant studies examining the effects of EMR on male fertility, with a specific focus on TMSC, published from 2000 to 2019. R was used for data analyses.Results: Motility was identified as the parameter linked to TMSC that was most negatively impacted by EMR exposure. Many gaps were found including geographic and lack of standardization with EMR factors such as exposure time and operating frequency.Conclusion: The EMR emitted by wireless devices may negatively affect TMSC, which is one of the better predictors of achieving pregnancies and impairs male fertility. Our findings highlight the need for clinicians to explore wireless device usage to help guide treatment decisions in men or couples with subfertility concerns. (AU)
Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue resumir la evidencia de la exposición a la radiación electromagnética (EMR) por radiofrecuencia de dispositivos inalámbricos en el recuento total de espermatozoides móviles (TMSC) e identificar brechas en la literatura que podrían ayudar a aclarar este vínculo.Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura en PubMed/MEDLINE para encontrar estudios relevantes que examinaran los efectos de la EMR en la fertilidad masculina, con un enfoque específico en el TMSC, publicados desde 2000 hasta 2019. Se utilizó el programa R para el análisis de datos.Resultados: La motilidad se identificó como el parámetro vinculado al TMSC que se vio más negativamente afectado por la exposición a EMR. Se encontraron muchas lagunas, incluyendo la estandarización geográfica y la falta de estandarización con factores EMR, como el tiempo de exposición y la frecuencia de funcionamiento.Conclusión: La EMR emitida por dispositivos inalámbricos puede afectar negativamente al TMSC, que es uno de los mejores predictores para lograr embarazos y afecta la fertilidad masculina. Nuestros hallazgos ponen de relieve la necesidad de que los médicos exploren el uso de dispositivos inalámbricos para ayudar a guiar las decisiones de tratamiento en hombres o parejas con problemas de subfertilidad. (AU)
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Humans , Animals , Male , Mice , Rats , Health Sciences , Electromagnetic Radiation , Fertility , Wireless Technology/trends , Reproductive Health , 28573 , Semen , SpermatozoaABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) exposure from wireless devices on total motile sperm count (TMSC) and identify gaps in the literature that could help clarify this link. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE to find relevant studies examining the effects of EMR on male fertility, with a specific focus on TMSC, published from 2000 to 2019. R was used for data analyses. RESULTS: Motility was identified as the parameter linked to TMSC that was most negatively impacted by EMR exposure. Many gaps were found including geographic and lack of standardization with EMR factors such as exposure time and operating frequency. CONCLUSION: The EMR emitted by wireless devices may negatively affect TMSC, which is one of the better predictors of achieving pregnancies and impairs male fertility. Our findings highlight the need for clinicians to explore wireless device usage to help guide treatment decisions in men or couples with subfertility concerns.
