Can mobile phone radiation affect sperm cells?

Question

Hello doctor,

Yesterday, unfortunately, I slept with my mobile phone under my testicles for about five hours. I have heard that mobile phone radiation might harm sperm and testicular cells by affecting their DNA. My wife and I are both 34 years old and are planning to conceive. Given this incident, how long should we wait before trying to conceive? How long does it typically take for spermatogonial stem cells to recover if they have been affected? I am asking because we have an autistic child and I want to minimize any risks, especially since we are approaching the end of our reproductive age.

Please advise.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

First of all, I would like to inform you that spermatogenesis is a lengthy process, with sperm cells produced potentially remaining viable for up to two and a half months (72 days). Given your recent radiation exposure, it would be advisable to avoid conception for the next two to three months.

However, the radiation exposure from mobile phones is quite limited, and there is scant evidence to suggest that phone radiation causes mutations.

I hope this information is helpful.

Thank you.