Men who use a laptop by propping it on their thighs may be putting their fertility at risk.
The testicles are the organs that produce sperm.
In the study, laptop heat raised the temperature of the scrotum by as much as 2.8 degrees Celsius.
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Sources of EMFs includemicrowaveovens andcell phones.
This has caused concern about other potential effects of EMFs, including how they may affect thequality of sperm.
In one such study, scientists exposed semen to Wi-Fi, which is surrounded by low-frequency EMFs.
For sperm to be able to fertilize an egg, it must be able to move quickly and easily.
There is not yet scientific proof of a direct link between laptop use and male infertility.
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