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Liu K, et al
Summary:

This is a systematic review that includes meta-analyses of in vitro, in vivo and human provocation studies investigating mobile phone use and semen quality. The systemic review showed that results of most of the human studies and in vitro laboratory studies indicated mobile phone RF exposure had negative effects on the various semen parameters studied. However, meta-analysis indicated that mobile phone use had no adverse effects on semen parameters in human studies. In the in vitro studies, meta-analysis indicated that exposure to mobile phone RF fields affected sperm motility and viability. In the in vivo studies, RF exposure affected sperm concentration and motility. The authors conclude that the evidence from current studies suggests potential harmful effects of mobile phone use on semen parameters.

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Andrology 2014: in press

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