Use of laptop computers connected to internet through Wi-Fi decreases human sperm motility and increases sperm DNA fragmentation.

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the direct impact of laptop use on human spermatozoa. Ex vivo exposure of human spermatozoa to a wireless internet-connected laptop decreased motility and induced DNA fragmentation by a nonthermal effect.

We speculate that keeping a laptop connected wirelessly to the internet on the lap near the testes may result in decreased male fertility.

Further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to prove this contention.

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Subjects

• Adult
• DNA Fragmentation
• Humans
• Internet
• Male
• Microcomputers
• Middle Aged
• Prospective Studies
• Radiation Injuries
• Sperm Motility
• Spermatozoa
• Testis
• Wireless Technology

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Authors

• Conrado Avendaño
• Ariela Mata
• César A Sanchez Sarmiento
• Gustavo F Doncel

Publication date

2011-12-23

Journal

Journal topics

• Fertility
• Infertility

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Fertility and sterility

Nascentis Medicina Reproductiva, Córdoba, Argentina. cavendano [at] nascentis.com

Release reference

Fertil Steril. 2012 Jan;97(1):39-45.e2

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