ID Number		2273
Study Type		Literature Review, Letter, Book Chapt., Report
Model		A critical review of the literature pertaining to the impact of cell phone RF-EMR on reproduction in male and female animals and humans was performed, with a focus on gonad metabolism, apoptosis of reproductive cells, fertility status, and serum reproductive hormones.
Details		AUTHOR ABSTRACT: Merhi 2012 (IEEE #5167): PURPOSE: The radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) produced by cell phones can enhance the excitability of the brain and has recently been classified as carcinogenic. The suggested use of hands-free kits lowers the exposure to the brain, but it might theoretically increase exposure to the reproductive organs. This report summarizes the potential effects of RF-EMR on reproductive potentials in both males and females. METHODS: A critical review of the literature pertaining to the impact of cell phone RF-EMR on reproduction in male and female animals and humans was performed, with a focus on gonad metabolism, apoptosis of reproductive cells, fertility status, and serum reproductive hormones. RESULTS: While some animal and human studies revealed alterations in reproductive physiology in both males and females, others did not report any association. The in vitro and in vivo studies to date are highly diverse, very inconsistent in conduct and, in many cases, report different primary outcomes. CONCLUSION: The increasing use of cell phone warrants well-designed studies to ascertain the effect of their RF-EMR on reproduction.
Findings		Effects (inconsistent results)
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Funding Agency		(vacant)
Country		UNITED STATES
References		Merhi, ZO J Assist Reprod Genet., (2012) 29:293-297
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