Will wireless networks affect sexual function?

　　Is it true that wireless networks can affect sexual function? We know that wireless networks are now an integral part of many people's lives. However, a study in Argentina shows that this good helper in daily life may be the "mastermind" behind killing human reproductive capacity.

　　A study in Argentina shows that wireless networks, a good helper in daily life, may be the "mastermind" behind killing human reproductive capacity.

　　The research report was published in the latest issue of the American monthly magazine "Fertility and Sterility".

　　The experimental results are clearly contrasting

　　Researchers at the Narsetis Center for Reproductive Medicine in the Cordoba province of Argentina designed an experiment.

　　Researchers from 29 healthy male Take a semen sample from your body and divide it into two parts. One part is placed under the laptop that is using the wireless network to download files, and the other part is placed away from the laptop.

　　Four hours later, the researchers looked at the semen samples for sperm active.

　　They found that in semen samples placed under a laptop, a quarter of the sperm no longer swam and 9% had DNA damage.

　　Under the same temperature conditions, in semen samples placed away from the laptop, only 14% of the sperm stopped moving and 3% showed DNA damage.

　　Electromagnetic radiation is the “culprit””

　　According to Xinhua News Agency's head of research Conrado Avendaño, the "culprit" causing this situation is electromagnetic radiation generated during wireless communications.

　　Reuters quoted him as saying in a research report on the 28th: ​​“Our data show that placing a laptop connected to a wireless network near male reproductive organs will reduce sperm quality. ”He said: “It is not yet clear whether all brands of laptops will have this effect when connected to wireless networks, nor is it known what usage methods will further deepen the effect. ”Researchers independently tested the amount of electromagnetic radiation from a laptop that was turned on but not connected to a wireless network and found that the amount of radiation was so small that it was negligible.

　　Previous studies have also confirmed that electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones damages sperm quality. If a man uses a laptop on his lap for a long time, the temperature of the scrotum will rise, which is harmful to sperm.

　　Question: The study "is not realistic biology"”

　　According to Xinhua News Agency, Robert Oates, head of the American Association of Male Reproduction and Urology, disagrees with the findings of the Argentine researchers. In his opinion, laptop computers will not have a significant impact on male reproductive ability.

　　“This is not realistic biology. The research is interesting from a scientific perspective, but has no practical application in human biology. ”Oates said.

　　Statistics from the American Urological Association show that one-sixth of married women in the United States currently have difficulty conceiving, and half are due to men and women.

　　The monthly magazine Fertility and Sterility published an article earlier this year stating that couples undergoing infertility treatment eat more fruits and cereals, less red meat, and less alcohol. coffee Men who drink alcohol are more likely to impregnate their wives.

　　Oates also agreed with this point of view, talking about how to improve the chances of pregnancy, he said: "You have to keep your body healthy, eat healthy food, and eat more exercise , do not take medications and do not smoke. ”