The Effect of Mobile Electromagnetic Waves on Prolactin Hormone in Rats

In the modern life of today, the use of mobile phones is remarkable.The hormone prolactin is a peptide, secreted from the front of the pituitary gland and is called due to its role in lactation. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of mobile phone waves on the prolactin hormone of female rats. In this study, 35 adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, each containing 7 rats. Experimental group 1 and 2 exposed to mobile waves (in conversation) for 3 and 6 hours respectively for 7 days. Sham groups 1 and 2, which were exposed to mobile phones for 7 days only (no conversation), and rats in the control group who received no waves for 7 days. The serum samples were collected and the prolactin hormone was measured by Eliza method.