Is your smartphone affecting your swimmers? The impact of cell phone radiation on male fertility is a topic of growing interest. Before delving into the details, let’s start with a quick history lesson: the first cell phone was released in 1984, weighing 2.2 pounds and with a battery life of only 30 minutes. Fast forward to today, where there are over 400 million cell phones in America and more than 1 million apps available.
But with the addictive nature and computing power of these devices, concerns have arisen about potential negative effects on male fertility.
Radiation Primer
The issue revolves around cell phone “radiation,” a term that can evoke negative connotations due to our historical understanding of radioactive materials. However, it’s important to distinguish between different forms of radiation, particularly ionizing and non-ionizing types. Cell phone and Wi-Fi signals fall into the non-ionizing category, specifically in the radiofrequency (RF) range, similar to FM radio.
