Evaluation of hormonal change, biochemical parameters, and histopathological status of uterus in rats exposed to 50-Hz electromagnetic field

This study investigates the effects of the electromagnetic field (EMF) resulting from the 170 kV high-voltage power lines on hormonal status, on progesterone and 17-β estradiol levels, and on morphology of the uterus and ovaries associated with biochemical parameters of adult Wistar female rats. The...

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Published in:Toxicology and industrial health 2009-04, Vol.25 (3), p.153-158
Main Authors: Aydin, M, Cevik, A, Kandemir, FM, Yuksel, M, Apaydin, AM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Catalase - blood
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Electromagnetism
Endometrium
Estradiol - radiation effects
Estrogens
Female
Glutathione - blood
Leukemia
Magnetic fields
Malondialdehyde - blood
Medical research
Morphology
Obstetrics
Organ Size
Ovaries
Ovary - radiation effects
Progesterone - radiation effects
Radiation Dosage
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Toxicology
Uterus
Uterus - radiation effects
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:This study investigates the effects of the electromagnetic field (EMF) resulting from the 170 kV high-voltage power lines on hormonal status, on progesterone and 17-β estradiol levels, and on morphology of the uterus and ovaries associated with biochemical parameters of adult Wistar female rats. The rats were assigned to experimental (21) and control groups (7). The rats in the experimental group were housed in a wooden barn with 7.5 m vertical distance to the power line. Groups 1, 2, and 3 were exposed continuously (24 h) to electric-electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) (48.21 ± 1.58 mG) for 1, 2, and 3 months, respectively. The rats of group 4 served as the control and were placed in laboratory conditions (The average value of the ELF was 0.75 ± 0.05 V/m. The value of the EMF was calculated to be 0.48 ± 0.05 mG.). Significant (P 
ISSN:0748-2337
1477-0393
DOI:10.1177/0748233709102717