Watch out guys: wi-fi laptops might damage sperm!
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Using a laptop with wi-fi connection might be causing a lot of damage to men’s fertility, according to research published in the Fertility and Sterility journal.
The research looked at semen samples from 29 healthy donors. Samples were divided in two and placed in different pots – one close to a wi-fi laptop and the other in identical conditions without a wi-fi laptop nearby.
Findings of the report, compiled by scientists from the US and Argentina, showed that sperm situated close to the laptop were less able to swim and suffered from changes to the genetic code that they carry – after just four hours of exposure.
UK organization the Health Protection Agency responded to the research by saying the findings are by no means conclusive and further studies should be carried out.
Fertility expert Dr Allan Pacey also urged caution when interpreting the findings: "Ejaculated sperm are particularly sensitive to many factors because outside the body they don't have the protection of the other cells, tissues and fluids of the body in which they are stored before ejaculation,” he said, “We need large epidemiological studies to determine this, and to my knowledge these have not yet been performed."
He also went on to advise laptop users against sitting with their computers on their thighs for prolonged periods: "We know from other studies that the bottom of laptops can become incredibly hot and inadvertent testicular heating is a risk factor for poor sperm quality."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15943816
The research looked at semen samples from 29 healthy donors. Samples were divided in two and placed in different pots – one close to a wi-fi laptop and the other in identical conditions without a wi-fi laptop nearby.
Findings of the report, compiled by scientists from the US and Argentina, showed that sperm situated close to the laptop were less able to swim and suffered from changes to the genetic code that they carry – after just four hours of exposure.
UK organization the Health Protection Agency responded to the research by saying the findings are by no means conclusive and further studies should be carried out.
Fertility expert Dr Allan Pacey also urged caution when interpreting the findings: "Ejaculated sperm are particularly sensitive to many factors because outside the body they don't have the protection of the other cells, tissues and fluids of the body in which they are stored before ejaculation,” he said, “We need large epidemiological studies to determine this, and to my knowledge these have not yet been performed."
He also went on to advise laptop users against sitting with their computers on their thighs for prolonged periods: "We know from other studies that the bottom of laptops can become incredibly hot and inadvertent testicular heating is a risk factor for poor sperm quality."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15943816
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