title: [Biological effects produced by the influence of low frequency electromagnetic fields on hormone secretion].
abstract: The article discusses the role of (electro)magnetic fields in hormone secretion in humans and animals. The best known hormone whose secretion may be disturbed by magnetic field is melatonin. The level of serotonin positively reacts to the presence of magnetic field in the environment-its level is raised. The effect of magnetic fields on other hormones has not as yet been described. It seems necessary to continue experimental and epidemiological research on living organisms (their hormone secretion) to standardise the norms of exposure with the aim of diagnostic and therapeutic application.
authors.affiliation: Oddział Rehabilitacji Samodzielnego Publicznego Zakładu Opieki Zdrowotnej w Sieradzu.
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Woldańska-Okońska
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Czernicki
mesh_terms: D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000378:metabolism*; D008550:Melatonin / Q000378:metabolism*; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism*; D012701:Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D012701:Serotonin; D011388:Prolactin; D008550:Melatonin; D006854:Hydrocortisone