How does long term exposure to base stations and mobile phones affect human hormones profile?

This study is concerned with assessing the role of long-term exposure to high frequency non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (RFR) emitted either from mobile phones or from base stations. One thousand volunteers from different areas in Egypt exposed to radio frequency non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitted from mobile phones or from base stations for period extended to six years suffered tangible effects on the pituitary – adrenal axis. Volunteers were divided into three subgroups according to non-ionizing radiation exposure; according to the time of exposure to RFR per day. In addition to negative control subjects of compatible age ranges, sex and socioeconomic status. Volunteers' plasma ACTH and serum cortisol levels were measured. Also thyroid hormones were detected for all individuals. In addition, each of their serum prolactin, progesterone and testosterone level were measured to detect the different relations between all these seromarkers in all volunteers who expose to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitted either from mobile phones or from base stations.

Authors have previously found no association between self-reported illness symptoms and the exposures to microwave radiation emitted by mobile phones or electromagnetic field induced by other major sources [1]. The thyroid gland is one of the most exposed vital organs and may be a target for electromagnetic radiation. It has been established that even a small change in circulating thyroid hormone levels is sufficient to alter the brain functions [2].

Keywords: base stations, mobile phones, long-term exposure, electromagnetic radiation, ACTH, cortisol, thyroid, prolactin, progesterone, testosterone