0029 Light Emitted from Media Devices at Night is Associated with Decline in Sperm Quality

Abstract Introduction The last several decades have been characterized by the widespread usage of digital devices, especially smartphones. At the same time, there have been reports of male fertility decline. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between evening exposure to the light-e...

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Published in:Sleep (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2020-05, Vol.43 (Supplement_1), p.A12-A12
Main Authors: Green, A, Barak, S, Shine, L, Kahane, A, Dagan, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Digital broadcasting
Digital media
Fertility
Motility
Smartphones
Sperm
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Summary:Abstract Introduction The last several decades have been characterized by the widespread usage of digital devices, especially smartphones. At the same time, there have been reports of male fertility decline. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between evening exposure to the light-emitting screens of digital media devices and sperm quality. Methods Semen samples were obtained from 116 men adults aged between 21 and 59 (35.2 ±7.2) undergoing fertility evaluation for the following sperm variables: volume (mL), pH, sperm concentration (n/mL), motility percentage (progressive% + non-progressive motility%) and total sperm count. Exposure to the screens of electronic devices and sleep habits were obtained by means of a questionnaire. Results Smartphone and tablet usage in the evening and after bedtime was negatively correlated (p
ISSN:0161-8105
1550-9109
DOI:10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.028