The role of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on female fertility: A review

PAPER manual International journal of environmental health research 2022 Review Effect: harm Evidence: Insufficient

Read original paper → DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2030676 PMID: 35132884 Evidence Lab

Abstract

The role of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on female fertility: A review Pooja Jangid, Umesh Rai, Radhey Shyam Sharma, Rajeev Singh. The role of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on female fertility: A review. Int J Environ Health Res. 2022 Feb 8;1-16. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2030676. Abstract With increasing technological developments, exposure to non-ionizing radiation has become unavoidable as people cannot escape from electromagnetic field sources, such as Wi-Fi, electric wires, microwave oven, radio, telecommunication, bluetooth devices, etc. These radiations can be associated with increased health problems of the users. This review aims to determine the effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations on female fertility. To date, several in vitro and in vivo studies unveiled that exposure to non-ionizing radiations brings about harmful effects on oocytes, ovarian follicles, endometrial tissue, estrous cycle, reproductive endocrine hormones, developing embryo, and fetal development in animal models. Non-ionizing radiation also upsurges the free radical load in the uterus and ovary, which leads to inhibition of cell growth and DNA disruptions. In conclusion, non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation can cause alterations in both germ cells as well as in their nourishing environment and also affect other female reproductive parameters that might lead to infertility. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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At a glance

Study type

Review

Effect direction

harm

Population

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Sample size

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Exposure

Wi-Fi, electric wires, microwave oven, radio, telecommunication, bluetooth devices

Evidence strength

Insufficient

Confidence: 66% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

This review summarizes in vitro and in vivo studies reporting that exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation is associated with harmful effects on multiple female reproductive endpoints in animal models, including effects on oocytes, ovarian follicles, endometrial tissue, estrous cycle, reproductive hormones, embryo and fetal development. It also reports increased free radical load in uterus and ovary with associated inhibition of cell growth and DNA disruptions, concluding such alterations may contribute to infertility.

Outcomes measured

oocytes
ovarian follicles
endometrial tissue
estrous cycle
reproductive endocrine hormones
developing embryo
fetal development
free radical load in uterus and ovary
cell growth inhibition
DNA disruptions
female fertility/infertility

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