OFW's are at Risk Dropping Sperm Counts

We all know that OFW's are tech dependent. In a survey made by NGO, OFW's  are expose to gadgets up to 99% of their time, not to mention with high radiation materials like microwaves, copy machines, monitors and most of all mobile phones.

To survive homesickness Others continuously wearing Bluetooth headsets to listen music, use for video and online calls or watching movies for their personal entertainment while their mobile is in their pocket or near its private area.

So how do technology damage your sperm cells? Smoking, and regular alcohol intake are known to reduce sperm count. But did you know that placing your mobile phone inside your pockets and using your laptop for hours gives you less chances of becoming a father? Mobile phones and laptops release radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation that damages the development and function of sperm cells.

According to studies, the heat emitting from RF-EMR has the ability to raise the scrotum temperature by 2.1 degrees celsius and is equivalent to at least 80% sperm reduction for every four-hour exposure to RF-EMR carrier devices. Researchers explained that men who usually keep their phones in their front pockets are more likely to suffer from sperm infertility. Same thing goes when using a laptop,the heat it generates alone can cause lower sperm count and becomes even more dangerous when connected to a Wifi network. Yes, the simple acts of browsing the web (like what you are doing now) and placing a laptop on your thighs cause sperm degeneration.

Avoiding excessive use of gadgets could be difficult since it is a necessity for personal or professional functions, but that doesn’t mean you can not minimize your vulnerability. Stop putting mobile phones in your front pockets for an hour or place it away. Do the same with your laptop. If Internet connection isn’t necessary, turn off the WiFi while you work on things. Extensive exposure to such gadgets results in lesser probability of fertility or reproduction.

Calculate the hours you spend everyday with the devices, because you might be facing serious reproductive health issues.

References: Compiled from Philcare.com Article and Adams, J. Galloway, T. Mondal, D. Esteves, S. Mathews, F. (2014). Effect of mobile telephones on sperm quality