To study the effects of electromagnetic fields generated by mobile phones on serum testosterone levels in rats.
34 male rats (2 months of age) were divided into three groups: control group (n=6), "30 minutes daily"-exposure group (n=14), and "60 minutes daily"-exposure group (n=14).
| Exposure | Parameters |
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Exposure 1:
Exposure duration:
continuous for 30 min./day for 3 months
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- |
Exposure 2:
Exposure duration:
continuous for 60 min./day for 3 months
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| Frequency |
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| Type | |
| Exposure duration | continuous for 30 min./day for 3 months |
| Exposure source | |
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| Setup | mobile phone placed inside the cage; call to this phone made by another mobile phone outside the cage; mobile phone in the cage in answering-mode |
No parameters are specified for this exposure.
| Frequency |
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| Type | |
| Exposure duration | continuous for 60 min./day for 3 months |
| Exposure source |
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No parameters are specified for this exposure.
The data showed that exposure to mobile phones for 60 minutes/day for the total period of 3 months significantly decreased the serum testosterone level in rats compared to the control group. Testosterone is a primary male gender hormone and any change in the normal levels may be devastating for reproductive and general health.
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