The Overlooked Connection Between Sleep and Fertility
When discussing fertility, most people think about nutrition, hormones, age, or medical conditions. However, sleep is another major factor that can influence reproductive health in both men and women.
Sleep affects nearly every hormonal system in the body—including those involved in:
- Ovulation
- Testosterone production
- Sperm development
- Stress regulation
- Metabolism
Poor sleep may not be the sole cause of fertility challenges, but chronic sleep disruption can create conditions that negatively affect reproductive health over time.