[Early and Delayed Effects of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on the Reproductive Function and Functional Status of the Offspring of Experimental Animals].

Radiatsionnaia biologiia, radioecologiia · 2015 · Harm · Low evidence

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Repeated short-term RF EMF exposures (within 5 days for 10 minutes at PES 1.2 mW/cm2) affected the course of pregnancy in female mice, the number of litters, fertility, preservation of offspring, and morphometric characteristics of offspring under different i…

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PublicationRadiatsionnaia biologiia, radioecologiia · 2015
Study typeanimal
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

The aim of our experimental research was to study the impact of radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF EMF) on the reproductive function of male and female mice of CBA in 2 models of exposure, as well as on the morphofunctional state of progeny of irradiated animals. It was found that RF EMF under conditions of repeated short-term exposures (within 5 days for 10 minutes at PES 1.2 mW/cm2) affects the course of pregnancy in female mice, the number of litters, fertility and preservation of offspring, morphometric characteristics of the offspring of experimental animals at different models of irradiation (exposure of animals to RF EMF prior to mating and during pregnancy).

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionharm
PopulationMale and female CBA mice and their offspring (progeny)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · Repeated short-term exposures within 5 days; 10 minutes per exposure; power density (PES) 1.2 mW/cm2
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 72% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Repeated short-term RF EMF exposures (within 5 days for 10 minutes at PES 1.2 mW/cm2) affected the course of pregnancy in female mice, the number of litters, fertility, preservation of offspring, and morphometric characteristics of offspring under different irradiation models (exposure prior to mating and during pregnancy).

Outcomes measured

  • Course of pregnancy
  • Number of litters
  • Fertility
  • Preservation/survival of offspring
  • Morphometric characteristics of offspring
  • Morphofunctional state of progeny

Limitations

  • Frequency not reported in abstract
  • SAR not reported in abstract
  • Sample size not reported in abstract
  • Details of exposure setup and dosimetry beyond power density not reported in abstract
  • Specific quantitative results and statistical significance not reported in abstract
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 26863782

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