Cell Phone Use Linked to Declining Sperm Counts, Study Finds

Men who use their cell phones frequently, especially more than 20 times a day, have lower sperm counts and concentrations, according to a study published in Fertility and Sterility. The research, conducted on 2,886 men, suggests a link between mobile phone use and changes in sperm count, contributing to the global fertility crisis. However, the study is observational and cannot definitively establish cell phone usage as the cause for lower sperm counts. The impact of electromagnetic waves and different types of phone use on sperm quality is being further investigated through a new trial. The decreasing association between phone use and sperm count over time may be attributed to the reduced transmission power of phones with the transition to newer networks.