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Seasonal variations in plasma corticoid level.
Acta Medica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
|January 1, 1975
Summary
Seasonal changes affect hormone levels. This study found higher plasma 11-hydroxycorticoids in young men during Cairo
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Environmental Physiology
- Human Biology
Background:
- Plasma 11-hydroxycorticoids are key indicators of adrenal activity.
- Environmental factors like temperature and humidity can influence endocrine function.
- Understanding seasonal variations in hormone levels is crucial for human health assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the seasonal variation of plasma 11-hydroxycorticoids in young males.
- To assess the impact of hot, humid summer conditions on these hormone levels in Cairo.
Main Methods:
- Blood samples were collected from 25 healthy young males.
- Plasma 11-hydroxycorticoid levels were measured during winter and summer in Cairo.
Main Results:
- A significant seasonal variation in plasma 11-hydroxycorticoids was observed.
- Plasma levels were higher during the hot, humid summer months compared to winter.
Conclusions:
- Hot and humid climates may lead to increased plasma 11-hydroxycorticoid levels.
- Seasonal variations in endocrine markers should be considered in physiological studies conducted in different climates.