A Master’s Thesis at the University of Basrah Examines the Effect of Gold and Certain Metals on Hormones in Women

A Master’s Thesis at the University of Basrah Examines the Effect of Gold and Certain Metals on Hormones in Women

A master’s thesis at the College of Science, University of Basrah, examined the effect of gold and certain metals on selected hormones and trace elements in women in the city of Basrah.

The thesis, submitted by student Fatima Talib Naji, aimed to investigate the impact of wearing jewelry made of gold and other metals on female neuroendocrine and sex hormones, as well as its effects on selected blood profile indicators and trace elements.

The thesis consisted of four chapters, in which the researcher discussed the effects of gold and metals used in jewelry on sex hormones, including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, and progesterone. It also examined the impact on selected blood parameters—hemoglobin, white blood cells, and platelets—as well as trace elements such as copper, zinc, and iron.

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