Exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) may have different effects on spermatozoa depending on the waveform, magnetic flux density, frequency of ELF-MF, and duration of exposure. In this study, we investigated the possible role of ELF-MF (50 Hz; 1 mT) exposure in altering sperm parameters. In this study we found that exposure to ELF-MF at the frequency of 50 Hz (1 mT) for two hours induces statistically significant alterations in progressive motility, morphology and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production of human sper-matozoa, suggesting a role of ELF-MF in altering reproductive function of spermatozoa. Our results represent an important discovery in the field since occupational exposure to the sine waveform 1 mT 50 Hz ELF-MF used in our study is possible in workplace. Moreover, these electromagnetic fields are product by many electronic de-vices and household appliances. Thus, alterations of progressive motility and morphology of spermatozoa would be important consequences of human exposures to ELF-MF.

Can extremely low frequency magnetic field affect human sperm parameters and male fertility? / delli Muti, Nicola; Salvio, Gianmaria; Ciarloni, Alessandro; Perrone, Michele; Tossetta, Giovanni; Lazzarini, Raffaella; Bracci, Massimo; Balercia, Giancarlo. - In: TISSUE & CELL. - ISSN 0040-8166. - 82:(2023), p. 102045. [10.1016/j.tice.2023.102045]

Can extremely low frequency magnetic field affect human sperm parameters and male fertility?

delli Muti, Nicola;Salvio, Gianmaria;Ciarloni, Alessandro;Perrone, Michele;Tossetta, Giovanni;Lazzarini, Raffaella;Bracci, Massimo;Balercia, Giancarlo
2023-01-01

Abstract

Exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) may have different effects on spermatozoa depending on the waveform, magnetic flux density, frequency of ELF-MF, and duration of exposure. In this study, we investigated the possible role of ELF-MF (50 Hz; 1 mT) exposure in altering sperm parameters. In this study we found that exposure to ELF-MF at the frequency of 50 Hz (1 mT) for two hours induces statistically significant alterations in progressive motility, morphology and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production of human sper-matozoa, suggesting a role of ELF-MF in altering reproductive function of spermatozoa. Our results represent an important discovery in the field since occupational exposure to the sine waveform 1 mT 50 Hz ELF-MF used in our study is possible in workplace. Moreover, these electromagnetic fields are product by many electronic de-vices and household appliances. Thus, alterations of progressive motility and morphology of spermatozoa would be important consequences of human exposures to ELF-MF.
2023
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