Does Electromagnetic waves at home cause infertility?

Unconfirmed claim. A claim is circulating (social media, marketing) but available studies do not confirm it, and may even contradict it. At household exposure levels, studies have not shown an effect on human fertility, contrary to what is sometimes claimed.

Electromagnetic waves at home

Low-level electromagnetic fields

Evidence level : Unconfirmed claim ElectronicsMechanism : Environmental / physical burden

⚪ A claim is circulating (social media, marketing) but available studies do not confirm it, and may even contradict it.

Where it's found: Wi-Fi, internet box, smart meters, connected devices.
Suspected mechanism: At household exposure levels, studies have not shown an effect on human fertility, contrary to what is sometimes claimed.
Suggested alternative: No particular measure is warranted here; attention is better invested elsewhere.
Source: ANSES (French agency for food, environmental and occupational health safety) 2020, radiofrequencies and health; ICNIRP.

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Content last updated: September 14, 2026