Do you have sleep problems? You may also have a fertility problem

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Do you have sleep problems? You may also have a
fertility problem
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• There is a long list of "lifestyle" factors that
  we know can affect fertility in women and men.
• From obesity to smoking to stress, sleep problems
  are now on the list. Sleep problems can increase
  the risk of infertility in both sexes.
• Lack of sleep, which affects more than one-third
  of people, can have an impact on fertility
  hormones.
• The part of the brain responsible for regulating
  "sleep-wake hormones" in both sexes is also in
  charge of triggering the daily release of
  hormones that affect ovulation induction in women
  and sperm maturation in men.

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• Long-term sleep deprivation in women may have a
  direct effect on various reproductive hormones
  such as oestrogen, progesterone, prolactin,
  luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating
  hormone.
• The release of LH is critical because this
  hormone is responsible for a regular menstrual
  cycle and ovulation.
• An irregular cycle can make it difficult or
  impossible for a woman to conceive.
• The hormone testosterone is essential for healthy
  sperm production in men

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• The hormone is released daily, typically during
  sleep.
• According to research, testosterone levels are
  affected by several factors, including sleep, and
  total sleep time has been positively linked to
  testosterone levels.
• Most sleep research shows a link between
  insufficient or poor-quality sleep, but too much
  sleep can also have an effect.
• Men who sleep too little or too much may
  experience fertility problems.

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Study Shows

• Short sleep (less than 6 hours) and long sleep
  (more than 9 hours) were both associated with a
  "reduced probability" of pregnancy.
• Men who slept too little or too much had a 42
  lower chance of conception in any given month,
  using 8 hours as a reference point.
• Men who reported having trouble sleeping half the
  time had the most difficulty getting their
  partner pregnant.

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• Another study showed that sleeping too little
  (less than 6 hours) or too much (more than 9
  hours), as well as later, can affect male
  fertility by reducing sperm count and sperm
  survival, which is partly responsible for the
  production of anti-sperm antibodies.
• According to a ten-year study, women reporting
  sleep problems other than sleep apnea were 3.7
  times more likely to be at risk for infertility
  than women with normal sleep patterns.
• Women aged 26 to 30 were most at risk.
• Sleep apnea has previously been linked to
  infertility issues in women, as well as other
  health conditions such as obesity, heart disease,
  and diabetes, all of which affect fertility.

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Here's what sleep experts recommend for a good
nights sleep

• Every day, go outside and exercise.
• Maintain consistency in your sleeping and waking
  hours.
• Make sure your bedroom is dark.
• Relax before going to bed by not watching an
  upsetting program or paying bills.
• Limit or avoid stimulants and alcohol at least 5
  hours before bedtime.

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• A Quick Tip
• Get some quality sleep now because once the baby
  arrives, all bets are off... at least for a
  while.