To measure the changes in testosterone hormone level and changes in testes tissue in response to electromagnetic exposure in guinea pigs.
36 male guinea pigs were divided into four groups that were exposed to electromagnetic fields (5 Hz and 50 Hz) with the magnitude of 0.013 or 0.207 µT at various durations and two sham exposure groups.
| Exposure | Parameters |
|---|---|
|
Exposure 1:
5 Hz
Exposure duration:
continuous for 2 h/day for 5 days or 4 h/day for 5 days
|
|
|
Exposure 2:
50 Hz
Exposure duration:
continuous for 2 h/day for 5 days or 4 h/day for 5 days
|
|
| Frequency | 5 Hz |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Exposure duration | continuous for 2 h/day for 5 days or 4 h/day for 5 days |
| Exposure source | |
|---|---|
| Sham exposure | A sham exposure was conducted. |
| Measurand | Value | Type | Method | Mass | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| magnetic flux density | 0.013 µT | - | - | - | - |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Exposure duration | continuous for 2 h/day for 5 days or 4 h/day for 5 days |
| Exposure source |
|
|---|---|
| Sham exposure | A sham exposure was conducted. |
| Measurand | Value | Type | Method | Mass | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| magnetic flux density | 0.207 µT | - | - | - | - |
Testosterone levels of exposed and sham-exposed groups differed significantly, with decreased levels in the exposure groups. Exposure-related destructive changes were found in testes tissue (atrophic seminiferous tubules and interstitial tissue, decreased number of leydig cells).
The decrease of testosterone may have resulted from the inter-tissual space and leydig cells damages.
This website uses cookies to provide you the best browsing experience. By continuing to use this website you accept our use of cookies.
