Semen analysis of military personnel associated with military duty assignments

Weyandt, Timothy B.; Schrader, Steven M.; Turner, Thomas M.; Simon, Stephen D.

doi:10.1016/s0890-6238(96)00139-6

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“…One study of infertile couples supports our findings by reporting reduced semen quality among couples in which the men had been exposed to such fields [Irgens et al, 1999]. Weyandt et al [1996] also found significantly reduced sperm quality among military men using radar equipment. Lancranjan et al [1975] and Grajewski et al [2000] had similar findings.…”

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confidence: 81%

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Is fertility reduced among men exposed to radiofrequency fields in the Norwegian Navy?

Mollerlokken

Moen

2008

Bioelectromagnetics

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The effects of radiofrequency fields on human health are not well understood, and public concern about negative health effects has been rising. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between workers exposed to electromagnetic fields and their reproductive health. We obtained data using a questionnaire in a cross-sectional study of naval military men, response rate 63% (n = 1487). We asked the respondents about exposure, lifestyle, reproductive health, previous diseases, work and education. An expert group categorized the work categories related to electromagnetic field exposure. We categorized the work categories "tele/communication," "electronics" and "radar/sonar" as being exposed to electromagnetic fields. Logistic regression adjusted for age, ever smoked, military education, and physical exercise at work showed increased risk of infertility among tele/communication odds ratio (OR = 1.72, 95% confidence interval 1.04-2.85), and radar/sonar odds ratio (OR = 2.28, 95% confidence interval 1.27-4.09). The electronics group had no increased risk. This study shows a possible relationship between exposure to radiofrequency fields during work with radiofrequency equipment and radar and reduced fertility. However, the results must be interpreted with caution.

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“…Other studies have shown reduced sperm quality both among military men [Weyandt et al, 1996] and among radiofrequency heater operators [Grajewski et al, 2000]. Recent studies on the use of mobile phones also indicate a negative effect on sperm quality [Fejes et al, 2005;Kilgallon and Simmons, 2005;Erogul et al, 2006].…”

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confidence: 96%

Is fertility reduced among men exposed to radiofrequency fields in the Norwegian Navy?

Mollerlokken

Moen

2008

Bioelectromagnetics

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“…In turn, Weyandt T.B. et al describe a decrease in sperm density in individuals exposed to radar waves [23]. However, Schrader S.M.…”

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Effect of electromagnetic waves on human reproduction

Wdowiak

Mazurek

Wdowiak

et al. 2017

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitting from the natural environment, as well as from the use of industrial and everyday appliances, constantly influence the human body. The effect of this type of energy on living tissues may exert various effects on their functioning, although the mechanisms conditioning this phenomenon have not been fully explained. It may be expected that the interactions between electromagnetic radiation and the living organism would depend on the amount and parameters of the transmitted energy and type of tissue exposed. Electromagnetic waves exert an influence on human reproduction by affecting the male and female reproductive systems, the developing embryo, and subsequently, the foetus. Knowledge concerning this problem is still being expanded; however, all the conditionings of human reproduction still remain unknown. The study presents the current state of knowledge concerning the problem, based on the latest scientific reports.

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“…Because some studies have reported that MW radiation can have adverse effects on reproduction [Lokhmatova, 1994;Sarkar et al, 1994;Weyandt et al, 1996;Afromeev and Tkachenko, 1999;Akdag et al, 1999], the general public is concerned about the possibility of reproductive effects of microwaves emitted from cell phones. MW can affect reproductive function by (1) a unique, MW specific, nonthermal action, (2) a thermal molecular effect, or (3) a combination of these mechanisms.…”

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Whole body exposure of rats to microwaves emitted from a cell phone does not affect the testes

Daşdağ¹,

Akdağ²,

Aksen³

et al. 2003

Bioelectromagnetics

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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of radiofrequency radiation emitted from cellular phones on the lipid composition, malondialdehyde concentration, p53 immune reactivity, sperm count, morphology, histological structure of testes, and on rectal temperature of rats exposed to microwave radiation emitted from cellular phones. Sixteen Spraque-Dawley rats were separated into two groups of eight, sham exposed (control) and experimental. The rats were confined in plexiglas cages specially designed for this study, and cellular phones were placed 0.5 cm under the cages. For the experimental group, cellular phones were activated 20 min per day (7 days a week) for 1 month. For the control group, the cellular phones were placed beneath the cages for 20 min a day, but the phones were turned off. Rectal temperatures were measured weekly. For 250 mW radiated power, the whole body average SAR (rms) is 0.52 W/kg and 1 g averaged peak SAR (rms) is 3.13 W/kg. The Mann-Whitney U-test was used for statistical comparisons of groups. No statistically significant alteration in any of the endpoints was noted. This study found no evidence suggesting an adverse effect of cell phone exposure on measures of testicular function or structure.

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Semen analysis of military personnel associated with military duty assignments

Cited by 37 publications

References 10 publications

Is fertility reduced among men exposed to radiofrequency fields in the Norwegian Navy?

Is fertility reduced among men exposed to radiofrequency fields in the Norwegian Navy?

Effect of electromagnetic waves on human reproduction

Whole body exposure of rats to microwaves emitted from a cell phone does not affect the testes

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