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Effect of mobile telephony on male reproduction: a review

Mobile telephony is not very old phenomenon, it functions based on electro-magnetic-radiation (EMR). Mobile telephony has eased the communication. Almost ninety percent work are done using mobile telephony. Therefore, use and users of mobile telephony are increasing rapidly and significantly daily. Recently, some published research studies show that mobile telephony affects the human health and reproductive system too. Percentage of cancer and tumor cases have also enhanced significantly all over the world. In animal it is well established that electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) affects male reproductive system and fertility. Articles being published recently also suggested that over-use of mobile telephony affects the semen profile of human. But contrary to this, some researchers have claimed that mobile telephony does not adversely affect the human male reproductive system. Therefore, this article reviews all important published research studies on effect of mobile telephony on male reproductive system and future direction to fight this invisible environmental pollution (if it is really affecting).