Contrary to recent claims there is no substantiated scientific evidence that mobile phones affect fertility, AMTA told the Hobart Mercury newspaper this week.

The research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic, originally reported in 2006, is inconsistent with other research studies in this area and with the scientific consensus that there are no substantiated health effects from mobile phones, AMTA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Althaus, said.

The researchers state their findings did not prove mobile phones damage sperm. Sperm count varies widely and temporary low counts are common. Drugs such as alcohol, stress, heat, obesity and occupation can all affect sperm quality.

Furthermore, a comprehensive review prepared for the European Commission in 2007 on electromagnetic fields and fertility found no evidence of adverse effects

No single study can answer any scientific question and all studies need to be seen in the light of the total research effort.