ArticleAmerican journal of men's health
Endocrine Effects of Repeated Hot Thermal Stress and Cold Water Immersion in Young Adult Men.
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- A systematic appraisal of emerging alternative therapies in men's health and wellness.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2026Review
- Understanding the Secular Decline in Testosterone: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Clinical Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Non-chemical, chemical, and biochemical, endocrine disruptors: biphasic health effects and pathophysiological insights.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
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- The untapped potential of cold water therapy as part of a lifestyle intervention for promoting healthy aging.GeroScience · 2025Review
- Climbing the longevity pyramid: overview of evidence-driven healthcare prevention strategies for human longevity.Frontiers in aging · 2024Review
- Night-Time Hot Spring Bathing Is Associated with a Lower Systolic Blood Pressure among Japanese Older Adults: A Single-Institution Retrospective Cohort Study.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The Prevalence of Use of Various Post-Exercise Recovery Methods after Training among Elite Endurance Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The Effects of Repeated Thermal Stress on the Physiological Parameters of Young Physically Active Men Who Regularly Use the Sauna: A Multifactorial Assessment.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of repeated hot thermal stress and cold water immersion on the endocrine system of young adult men with moderate and high levels of physical activity (PA). The research was conducted on 30 men aged 19-26 years (mean: 22.67 ± 2.02) who attended four sauna sessions of 12 min each (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16 %). Each sauna session was followed by a 6-min cool-down break during which the participants were immersed in cold water (10-11°C) for 1 min. Testosterone (TES), cortisol (COR), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), and prolactin (PRL) levels were measured before and after the sauna bath. The participants' PA levels were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Serum COR levels decreased significantly (
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