Title of article :
Effect of Ramadan fasting on secretion of sex hormones in healthy single males
Author/Authors :
Mesbahzadeh, B. birjand university of medical sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Physiology, ايران , Ghiravani, Z. birjand university of medical sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Physiology, ايران , Mehrjoofard, H. birjand university of medical sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Physiology, ايران
Abstract :
To determine the effects of Ramadan fasting on the secretion of sex hormones in single healthy males, we measured blood hormone levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in 52 single male students aged 18-24 years who were fasting for or = 12 hours during Ramadan. Four blood samples were taken from each, one 2 days before and the others on 10, 20 and 28 Ramadan. Testosterone level was lower, significantly so for the 20th and 28th of the month (P 0.05); FSH was increased, significantly for the 20th (P 0.05); LH did not change significantly
Journal title :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
