Exposure
to RF fields of sufficient intensity to cause thermal effects
can cause reproductive effects (ICNIRP, 1998; UK Independent Expert
Group, 2000). The power produced from mobile phones or their base
stations, however, is far too low to cause such whole body heating.
Studies demonstrate that there is no scientific evidence to suggest
that exposure to radiofrequencies from mobile phones and base
station antennae cause miscarriages or birth defects (Jensh 1997;
Bornhausen 2000; Dasdag, 2000). In a comprehensive review, O'Connor
(1999) stated:
Dasdag
et al. (1999) found some changes in testicular function in rats
exposed to 915 MHz at a SAR of 0.141 W/kg, although the rectal temperature
of the affected rats was elevated. Another study by the same group,
however, found no changes in testicular function in rats exposed
to 900 MHz RF radiation for 20 minutes per day for one month (Dasdag,
2003).
Yan (2007) reported that exposure of rats to RFR from a cell phone
for 6 hours a day was associated with a higher incidence of sperm
death and abnormal clumping of sperm cells.
Tofani et
al. (1986) reported an increased miscarriage rate and reduced
body weight in pregnant rats exposed to 27.12 MHz continuously
during pregnancy.
Panagopoulos
(2004) reported that exposure to a field from a GSM 900 MHz phone
for 6 minutes daily for 5 days could decrease the reproductive capacity
of the insect Drosophilia melanogaster.
Authors
Agarwal A, Deepinder F, Sharma R, Ranga G, Li J.
Title
Effect of cell phone usage on semen analysis in men attending
infertility clinic: an observational study.
Journal
Fertility and Sterility May 4 2007 Epub ahead of print.
Authors
Bornhausen M, Scheingraber H (2000)
Title
Prenatal exposure to 900 MHz, cell-phone electromagnetic fields
had no effect on operant-behavior performances of adult rats.
Journal
Bioelectromagnetics 21:566-574.
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Authors
Dasdag S, Ketani MA, Akdag Z, Ersay Ar, et al. (1999)
Title
Whole-body microwave exposure emitted by cellular phones and testicular
function of rats.
Journal
Urol Res 27:219-223.
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Authors
Dasdag S, Akdag MZ, Ayyildiz O, Demirtas OC, et al. (2000)
Title
Do cellular phones alter blood parameters and birth weight of
rats?
Journal
Electro-and Magnetobiology 19:107-113
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Authors
Dasdag S, Akdag MZ, Aksen F, Yilmaz F et al. (2003)
Title
Whole body exposure of rats to microwaves emitted from a cell
phone does not affect the testes.
Journal
Bioelectromagnetics 24:182-188.
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Author
Jensh RP (1997)
Title
Behavioral teratologic studies using microwave radiation: Is there
an increased risk from exposure to cellular phones and microwave
ovens?
Journal
Reproductive Toxicology 11:601-611
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Authors
Ogawa K, Nabae K, Wang J, Wake K, Watanabe SI, Kawabe M, Fujiwara
O, Takahashi S, Ichihara T, Tamano S, Shirai T.
Title
Effects of gestational exposure to 1.95-GHz W-CDMA signals
for IMT-2000 cellular phones: Lack of embryotoxicity and teratogenicity
in rats.
Journal
Bioelectromagnetics Ahead of print November 17, 20 DOI 08. 10.1002/bem.20456
Author
Panagopoulos DJ, Karabarbounis A, Margaritis LH (2004)
Title
Effect of GSM 900-MHz mobile phone radiation on the reproductive
capacity of Drosophilia
melanogaster.
Journal
Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine 23:29-43.
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Authors
Yan JG, Agresti M, Bruce T, Yan YH, et al. (2007):
Title
Effects of cellular phone emissions on sperm motility in rats.
Journal
Fertil Steril 88:957-964.
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