zebedee 1 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 MOBILES SLASH YOUR SPERM COUNT BY 30% Jun 28 2004 By Peter Munro MERELY carrying a mobile phone can cut a man's sperm count by nearly 30 per cent, new research suggests. Scientists claim radiation from a switched-on phone, even if not in use, slashes the number of sperm per millilitre by almost 24 million. And they say many of the surviving sperm are left abnormal. Phone users making long calls face an extra risk of harming their sperm's ability to swim quickly, further reducing fertility, according to the research. Only around 36 per cent of their sample moved rapidly, compared with 51 per cent in other men. The sperm count findings suggest men who keep handsets in trouser pockets or on belt holsters face most danger. Average sperm levels were slashed from 83 million per millilitre of semen to 59 million, the project at Szeged University in Hungary concluded. It is the first study to suggest mobiles may harm men's chances of becoming dads. Head researcher Dr Imre Fejes confirmed: "The prolonged use of cell phones may have a negative effect on male fertility." The study, to be unveiled at a Berlin conference tomorrow, looked at 221 men in Hungary over 13 months. But some scientists want more detailed research. Dr Michael Clark of the National Radiological Protection Board said male fertility had been falling for 50 years - "long before the widespread use of mobile phones". Dr Clark, whose body advises the UK Government on radiation risks, said: "People shouldn't change their habits on the basis of one study." However, he said Dr Fejes's findings were "worth looking at carefully". Several studies on the hazards of mobiles have produced conflicting evidence. But the government has urged children to curb their use. In January, British experts suggested heat from handsets posed a theoretical risk to sperm but said it was impossible to draw firm conclusions. Yesterday the Mobile Operators Association, representing Britain's main networks, insisted: "Studies around the world have not found mobiles to have any adverse health effects." And the Department of Health added: "The balance of evidence suggests using mobiles doesn't present a health problem." ONE in five UK women uses sterilisation for contraception - double the average of leading EU countries - new figures show. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Good. Great. I don't want kids anyways. I don't suppose riding my bike everywhere helps either. Link to post Share on other sites
Error404 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Me too. I'll have to use my keitai more - sounds better than condoms Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Quote: The sperm count findings suggest men who keep handsets in trouser pockets face most danger. Well where else are we supposed to keep them. Link to post Share on other sites
merryJim 1 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Solution http://www.skijapanguide.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=003071 Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 The solution is lead underpants. Or failing that, the 'Owen solution'. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Sperm: overrated Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Well yours might be Link to post Share on other sites
stripper on coke 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Be careful guys - I've had a mobile phone in my pocket (never on my belt) for years, and it didn't slow mine down any. My wife is preggers, 4 mths now...... Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Quote: My wife is preggers, 4 mths now...... Possibly a non sequitur (if unsure of meaning check with the expert, O11) Not so busy today and just joking. Please never mind me. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Ah shit. Thanks for the heads up SOC. Guess I will just have to go back to the trusted method of holding radioactive material next to my junk for a few minutes everyday. Link to post Share on other sites
happyhappy 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 What does that mean? "Some other bloke played with the missus?" Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 At best circumstantial evidence. Link to post Share on other sites
stripper on coke 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Indeed Siren, but, what can I say.......unless any of you guys have been sleeping in my bed, I guess I'm just going to have to take some responsibility and see this one through.... Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Just joking!! Good man! Link to post Share on other sites
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