It’s not uncommon for research to delve deep into what are myths and facts when it comes to the effects of mobile devices on our health, but this new research sends a shocking revelation to men.
A recent study unveiled that the more men spend time on their phones, the more it increases the possibility of infertility. However, men don’t need to panic yet because the study also revealed that our modern mobile devices produce less harmful frequencies that have been known to produce health concerns.
The study—published in the journal Fertility and Sterility—reports that males who often use their phones for any activities that require mobile connection have over 20% lower sperm concentration than those who are more controlled with their cellphone usage.
Research has proven over time that semen quality has decreased over the past 50 years, but this is more attributed to environmental and lifestyle factors of men rather than pinning the blame entirely on technology.
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One of the researchers shared that the primary concern is the possible harmful effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields or RF-EMFs on our health, particularly with our reproductive system.
To verify this problem and find redeeming points, researchers from the University of Geneva and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute partnered to collect semen samples from 2,886 men in the age range of 18 to 22.
The questionnaire asked the participants about their phone usage and where they place them when not in use. The results revealed that those who use their device at least 20 times a day have 21% lower sperm concentration than those who only use their phone once a week.
The researchers also took note that the connection between cellphone use and sperm characteristics was higher during the first survey done in the years 2005 and 2007 than in the years that followed.
Via: Forbes