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Cell phone and erectile dysfunction (2014-04-22)

The link between cell phone usage and men's health hazards was proven in a number of studies that focused on the male reproductive health. The potential that the adverse effects of cell phone technology may have on male fertility were subjects of extensive investigations over the past three years with many researchers reporting significant adverse effects of men's semen parameters, including motility and morphology.

The number of global mobile phone subscriptions is estimated at five billion. Cell phones operate using a wide range of frequency bands that emit radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (EMW). Recently, a significant number of studies reported on the potential harmful effects of cell phone usage. Moreover, in 2011, a WHO–related committee classified radiation emitted from cell phone as grade 2B carcinogenic, which could indicate possible carcinogenicity to humans.

Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for successful sexual intercourse, is a very common clinical condition that can affect up to 50% of men over 40 years old. Among the risk factors for ED are diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. The objective of the present pilot study was to report our experience concerning the effects of cell phone usage on erectile function (EF).

The conclusions of a new study, published in the Central European Journal of Urology, indicate that intensive daily exposure to a switched-on mobile phone could be linked to erectile dysfunction.
The researchers noted that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of average age, weight, height, smoking habits or testosterone levels. However, a difference was observed in the amount of time the men spent with their phone turned on and in their hand or pocket.

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Central European Journal of Urology
Cell phone usage and erectile function
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