Author/Authors :
Shahabi، Sima نويسنده Physiology and Pharmacology Department, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran , , Esmaeilzadeh، Seddigheh نويسنده , , Golsorkhtabar Amiri، Masoumeh نويسنده Fatemeh-Zahra Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran , , Faramarzi، Mahboubeh نويسنده Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran , , Firouzjahee، Ali Reza نويسنده Hematology Department, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran , , Esmaeili، Tayebeh نويسنده Medical Statistics Department, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran ,
Abstract :
Background: The pattern of Islamic fasting differs from other forms of fasting, therefore its effect
on health also differs. This research studies the effect of Islamic fasting on gonadotropin hormones
around the time of the ovulatory cycle and ovulation.
Materials and Methods: This self-controlled study was performed on 24 adult females. Blood
sampling was performed during Ramadan and two months later to determine the levels of follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen and progesterone. Ultrasonography
was done in order to detect ovulation and the results were compared.
Results: The mean values of FSH, LH and estrogen during the 14th day of menstruation were
comparable with non-fasting values. There was no significant difference in ovulation.
Conclusion: Islamic fasting causes neither significant variation in hormone secretion around
ovulation nor does it influence the occurrence of ovulation.
