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Hundreds of videos circulating on Instagram warn men that keeping mobile phones in their pockets could damage their fertility. But how much of this advice is backed by solid science?
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Social media has become flooded with medical professionals and fitness influencers cautioning men about electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones.
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Dr Keshav Malhotra of Rainbow IVF said that “radiation emitted by mobile phones affects sperm quality” and leads to reduced sperm motility, DNA fragmentation, and lower sperm counts.
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“Keeping mobile phones in your pocket not only tightens your pants but also slows down your sperm,” Dr Malhotra said in an Instagram video.
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However, the scientific evidence on mobile phones and male fertility remains inconclusive.
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Whilst some laboratory and animal studies suggest potential effects of mobile phone radiation on sperm quality, particularly under high-exposure conditions, human evidence remains inconsistent.