EMF Exposures and Male Infertility

135 Articles reporting significant effects of EMF exposures on male fertility (1972-2012).

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1. Afromeev VI, Tkachenko VN, (1999). [Change in the percent of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme
level in testes of animals exposed to superhigh frequency radiation] Biofizika 44(5):931-932 [Article in Russian] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10624539

2. Agarwal A, Deepinder, F. Sharma RK, Ranga G. & J. Li. (2008). Effect of cell phone usage on semen
analysis in men attending infertility clinic: an observational study, Fertil Steril. 89 (1):124-128. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17482179

3. Agarwal A, Desai NR, Ruffoli R, Carpi A. (2008). Lifestyle and testicular dysfunction: A brief
review. Biomed Pharmacother. 62(8):550-553. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18771892

4. Agarwal A, NR. Desai, K Makker, A Varghese, R Mouradi, E Sabanegh, and R Sharma (2009).
Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (RF-EMW) from cellular phones on human ejaculated semen: an in vitro pilot study. Fertil Steril. 92(4):1318-25. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ 18804757

5. Agarwal A, Singh A and Hamada A (2011):Cell phones and male infertility: review of recent
innovations in technology and consequences. International Brazilian Journal of Andrology Vol. 37 (4): 432-454. http://www.brazjurol.com.br/july_august_2011/Agarwal_432_454.htm

6. Aghdam Shahryar H, A.R. Lotfi, M. Bahojb and A.R. Karami (2008). Effects of Electromagnetic
Fields of Cellular Phone on Cortisol and Testosterone Hormones Rate in Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). International Journal of Zoological Research, 4: 230-233. http://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijzr.2008.230.233

7. Ahangarpour A, Fathi-Moghaddam H, Birgani MJ, Shahbazian H, Badavi M. (2009). Hypothalamicpituitary-gonadal axis responses of the male rats to short and long time alternative magnetic fields (50 Hz) exposure. J Res Med Sci.14(4):231-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21772889

8. Aitken RJ, Bennetts LE, Sawyer D, Wiklendt AM, King BV. (2005). Impact of radio frequency
electromagnetic radiation on DNA integrity in the male germline. Int. J. Androl 28: 171179. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15910543

9. Akdag Z, Celik MS, Ketani A, Nergiz Y, Deniz M, Dasdag S (1999). Effect of chronic low-intensity
microwave radiation on sperm count, sperm morphology, and testicular and epididymal tissues of rats. Electro Magnetobiol 18 (2): 133 145 http://www.emf-portal.de/viewer.php? sform=&fb=yes&aid=9425&l=e

10. Andrienko LG, Dumanski IuD, Rudichenko VF, Meleshko GI. (1977). [Effect of industrial-frequency
electromagnetic fields on the spermatogenic function].Vrach Delo. 9:116-8. [Article in Russian]. No abstract available. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/919464

11. Asashima M, Shimada K, Pfeiffer CJ. (1991)Magnetic shielding induces early developmental
abnormalities in the newt, Cynops pyrrhogaster.Bioelectromagnetics, 12(4): 215-224

12. Avendao C, Mata A, Sanchez Sarmiento CA, Doncel GF. (2012). Use of laptop computers connected
to internet through Wi-Fi decreases human sperm motility and increases sperm DNA fragmentation. Fertility and Sterility. 97(1):39-45.e2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22112647

13. Avendao, C; A. Mata; A.M. Juarez Villanueva; V.S. Martnez; C.A. Sanchez Sarmiento (2010).
Laptop expositions affect motility and induce DNA fragmentation in human spermatozoa in vitro by a nonthermal effect: a preliminary report. Fertility and Sterility. 94 (4), Supplement, pg. S73S73 http://www.safeschool.ca/uploads/Laptop_Expositions.pdf

14. Baste V, Riise T and BE Moen (2008). Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields; male infertility and sex
ratio of offspring Eur J Epidemiol. 23(5):369377 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18415687

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15. Bereznitskaya AN, Rysina TZ. (1973). Effects of Microwaves. In Biological Effects of
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, Z.V. Gordon, ed., Arlington, Va., U.S. Joint Publications Research Service No. 6332l, pp.230-236. ). http://www.magdahavas.com/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2010/10/Russian_Biological_Effects_of_Radiofrequency_Electromagnetic_Field s.pdf

16. Bereznitskaya, A.N. and I.M. Kazbekov (1974). Studies on the Reproduction and Testicular
Microstructure of Mice Exposed to Microwaves. In Biological Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, Z.V. Gordon, ed., Arlington, Va., U.S. Joint Publications Research Service No. 6332l, pp. 221-229 (1974). http://www.magdahavas.com/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2010/10/Russian_Biological_Effects_of_Radiofrequency_Electromagnetic_Field s.pdf

17. Bernab N, Tettamanti E, Russo V, Martelli A, Turriani M, Mattoli M, Barboni B. (2010). Extremely
low frequency electromagnetic field exposure affects fertilization outcome in swine animal model. Theriogenology. 73(9):1293-305. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20176397

18. Bernabo N., Tettamanti E., Pistilli M.G., Nardinocchi D., Berardinelli P., Mattioli M., Barboni B.
(2007). Effects of 50 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field on the morphology and function of boar spermatozoa capacitated in vitro. Theriogenology, 67 (4), pp. 801-815 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17196643

19. Brugh VM and Lipshultz LI (2004). Male factor infertility: evaluation and management. Med. Clin.
North Am. 88(2): 36785. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15049583

20. Buiatti E, Barchielli A, Geddes M, Nastasi L, Kriebel D, Franchini M, Scarselli G. (1984). Risk
factors in male infertility: a case-control study. Arch Environ Health. 39(4):266-70. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6497442

21. Cairnie AB, Harding RK (1981). Cytological studies in mouse testis irradiated with 2.45-GHz
continuous-wave microwaves. Radiat Res 87(1):100-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7255665

22. Celik S, Aridogan IA, Izol V, Erdogan S, Polat S, Doran S (2011). An evaluation of the effects of
long-term cell phone use on the testes via light and electron microscope analysis. Urology: 79(2): 346-50. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090429511025933

23. Chen HY, Wang SM, Peng RY, Gao YB, Wang LF, Zhao L, Zuo HY, Dong J, Su ZT: (2011). [Longterm microwave radiation affects male reproduction in rats]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue; 17(3):214-8 [Article in Chinese] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21485541

24. Chia SE, Tay SK. (2001). Occupational risk for male infertility: a case-control study of 218 infertile
and 227 fertile men. J Occup Environ Med 43: 94651. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11725334?dopt=Abstract&holding=npg

25. Dasdag S, Ketani MA, Akdag Z. Ersay AR. Sari, I. Demirtas OC, Celik MS. (1999). Whole-body
microwave exposure emitted by cellular phones and testicular function of rats. Urol Res. 27(3):219-23. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10422825

26. Davoudi M, Brossner C, Kuber W. (2002). Der Einflu elektromagnetischer Wellen auf die
Spermienmotilitt [The influence of electromagnetic waves on sperm motility]. Journal fur Urologie und Urogynakologie. 19:18-22 http://www.emf-portal.de/viewer.php?aid=9854&l=g

27. De Iuliis GN, Newey RJ, King BV, Aitken RJ. (2009). Mobile phone radiation induces reactive
oxygen species production and DNA damage in human spermatozoa in vitro, PLoS One.4(7):e6446 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19649291

28. De Vita R, Cavallo D, Raganella L, Eleuteri P, Grollino MG, Calugi A. (1995). Effects of 50 Hz
magnetic fields on mouse spermatogenesis monitored by flow cytometric analysis. Bioelectromagnetics. 16(5):330-4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8554635

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29. Deepinder F, Makker K, Agarwal A. (2007). Cell phones and male infertility: dissecting the
relationship. Reprod Biomed Online.15(3):266-70. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17854521

30. Deepinder F, Makkler K, Agarwal A. (2007). Cell phones and male infertility: dissecting the
relationship. Reprod Biomed Online. 3:266-70. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17854521

31. Derias EM, Stefanis P, Drakeley A, Gazvani R, Lewis-Jones DI. (2006). Growing concern over the
safety of using mobile phones and male fertility. Arch Androl. 52(1):914. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16338863

32. Desai NR, Kesari KK, Agarwal A. (2009). Pathophysiology of cell phone radiation: oxidative stress
and carcinogenesis with focus on male reproductive system, Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 7:114 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19849853

33. Dimitrova M, Dobrev B, Kiriakov K, Kirkov V, Panova Z (1982). [Effect of wide-band modulated
electromagnetic fields on the workers of high-frequency telephone exchanges]. Problemi na khigienata ;7:21-9 http://ukpmc.ac.uk/abstract/MED/7178066

34. Emura R, Ashida N, Higashi T, Takeuchi T. (2001) Orientation of bull sperms in static magnetic
fields. Bioelectromagnetics, 22(1): 60-65 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11122494

35. Erogul, E. Oztas, I. Yildirim, T. Kir, E. Aydur, G. Komesli, H.C. Irkilata, M.K. Irmak, A.F. Peker
(2006). Effects of electromagnetic radiation from a cellular phone on human sperm motility: an in vitro study, Arch. Med.Res. 37 (2006) 840843. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16971222

36. Esmekaya MA, Ozer C, Seyhan N. (2011). 900 MHz pulse-modulated radiofrequency radiation
induces oxidative stress on heart, lung, testis and liver tissues. Gen Physiol Biophys., 30 (1):(849). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21460416

37. Falzone N, Huyser C, Becker P, Leszczynski D, Franken DR. (2011). The effect of pulsed 900MHz
GSM mobile phone radiation on the acrosome reaction, head morphometry and zona binding of human spermatozoa, Int J Androl. 34(1):206. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20236367

38. Falzone N, Huyser C, Fourie FlR, Toivo T, Leszczynski D & Franken DR. (2008) In vitro effect of
900 MHz GSM radiation on mitochondrial membrane potential and motility of human spermatozoa. Bioelectromagnetics 29: 268276. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bem.20390/abstract

39. Farkhad, S.A., S. Zare, H. Hayatgeibi and A. Qadiri (2007). Effects of extremely low frequency
electromagnetic fields on testes in Guinea pig. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 10: 4519-4522. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19093523

40. Fejes, Z. Zvaczki, J. Szllsi, S. Koloszr, J. Daru, L. Kovcs, A. Pl. (2005). Is there a relationship
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41. Forgcs Z, Kubinyi G, Sinay G, Bakos J, Hudk A, Surjn A, Rvsz C, Thurczy G. (2005). Effects
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42. Forgacs Z, Z Somosy, G Kubinyi, J Bakos (2005) Effect of whole-body 1800 MHz GSM-like
microwave exposure on testicular steroidogenesis and histology in mice. Reproductive Toxicology 22(1): 111-17. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890623805002716

43. Fracki S, Bablok L, Mezynski J. (1994). Fertility disturbances in males working as professional
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44. Gao XF, Wang SM, Peng RY (2007). [Status quo of the researches on the biological effect of
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45. Gorodetskaia SF, Kerova NI. (1966). [Changes in some functional and biochemical criteria in animal
testicles under effect of three centimeter radio waves]. Fiziol Zh. 12(2):246-53. [Article in Ukrainian] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5986793

46. Grigor'ev VV, Ogurtsov RP, Zubzhitski IuN: (1981). [Immunomorphologic changes in the testes
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47. Gutschi T, Mohamad Al-Ali B, Shamloul R, Pummer K, Trummer H. (2011). Impact of cell phone use
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48. Haidt SJ, McTighe AH (1973). The effect of chronic, low-level microwave radiation on the testicles
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49. Hamada AJ, Singh A and Agarwal A (2011): Cell Phones and their Impact on Male Fertility: Fact or
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50. Hardell L, Carlberg M, Ohlson CG, Westberg H, Eriksson M, Hansson Mild K. (2007). Use of cellular
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53. Hong R, Liu Y, Yu YM, Hu K, Weng EQ. (2003). [Effects of extremely low frequency
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54. Hong R, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Weng EQ. (2005). [Effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic
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55. Iorio R, Delle Monache S, Bennato F, Di Bartolomeo C, Scrimaglio R, Cinque B, Colonna RC.
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56. Iorio R, Scrimaglio R, Rantucci E, Delle Monache S, et al (2007). A preliminary study of oscillating
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57. Irgens A, Kruger K, Ulstein M. (1999). The effect of male occupational exposure in infertile couples
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59. James WH. (1998). Sperm counts and offspring sex ratio as monitors of reproductive hazard to people
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60. Jrgensen N, Vierula M, Jacobsen R, Pukkala E, Perheentupa A, Virtanen HE, Skakkebaek NE,
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Some Scribd collections which may be of interest. These are public collections, so feel free to add any additional articles. http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3228507 (Electrosmog and wildlife) http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3228470 (Conflict of interest in science) http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3220833 (EMF-related health risks) http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3222035 (Electrosensitivity) http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3221670 (Electrosmog and male fertility) http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3222195 (The precautionary principle)

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