The damage of high power microwave radiation to the reproductive system of male rats

Objective To observe the damage of high power microwave radiation to the reproductive system of male rats. Methods Twenty four male rats,adaptabily feed three days,were divided into control group and radiation group randomly,each group is twelve. Control group rats was conventional breed under no radiation environment and the radiation group rats were exposed to a high power microwave radiation. The microwave power is 100 m W / cm2,one hour every time,one time every day. During the experiment,two groups rats were conventional parallel feed. After fourteen days,observe the two groups of rats testicles index,sperm relative counting,detection of serum testosterone( T),progesterone( P) level. Results In contrast with the normal group,radiation group rats lost appetite,and skin was yellow,lost luster. Radiation group rats testis and sperm count were relatively lower( P 0. 05); and its serum testosterone( T) concentration was lower than those in control group,progesterone( P) concentration was higher than those in control group,the difference was statistically significant( P 0. 05). Conclusion High intensity microwave radiation can cause rats lifestyle changes,and make the index of testis and sperm count decreased,also cause some changes in the level of sex hormones.