Men exposed to non-ionizing radiation presented with semi-clinical injury to sperm and poor semen quality. The authors note that this did not affect reproductive function. - GreenMedInfo Summary
[A cross-sectional study on nonionizing radiation to male fertility].
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2004 Jan ;25(1):40-3. PMID: 15061945
Xiao-ping Ding
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between microwave radiation and male reproductivity.
METHODS: After filling out questionnaire and body check, we carried out molecular epidemiological studies, using single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) and sperm automatic analysis among people working on radar.
RESULTS: Quality of semen and semi-clinical injury of sperm among the people working on radar had changed when radar electromagnetic wave frequency distance, intensity, lasting time and protection shield were changing. Dose-response relationship was noticed and the increase of sperm dysmorphia played a principal role. The results between exposed group and control group showed significant difference (P<0.01).
CONCLUSION: People working on radar who suffered from non-ionization for long time and had bad radar shield protection would show semi-clinical injury on sperm and bad semen quality. However, it did not affect the male reproductive function. It was necessary to reinforce the protection of non-ionization and to improve male reproductive health care of people working on radar.