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Poor Sleep and Low Testosterone

Posted by Tyler Britton on Apr 9, 2021 11:41:00 AM

 

If sleep is being sacrificed on a consistent basis, it's likely that individual is suffering from weariness and reduced alertness. Extreme fatigue may also lead to irritability, depression, headaches, loss of appetite, and the development of more serious health issues. However, many don't speculate that their lack of sleep may be causing low testosterone. In fact, new studies show that poor sleep may be directly linked to lowered levels of testosterone in men.

In a study by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, losing sleep can impact testosterone in as little as one week. Like with many simultaneously occurring conditions, there is a comorbidity that exists between fatigue and hormone levels. There is little doubt, however, that sacrificing sleep has the ability to cause a drop in testosterone levels.

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Topics: Testosterone

The Link Between Sleep and Testosterone

Posted by Tyler Britton on Aug 9, 2019 8:49:36 AM

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Sex

Sleep deprivation can greatly affect a male’s sexual drive. Specifically, it can quickly result in Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The relationship between ED and sleep is often unknown and can be a source of hope for those who struggled to find a solution. 

Sleep deprivation is caused by a deficiency in the number of hours of sleep, which for adults is anything less than 7-9 hours per day. A few nights of sleep deprivation is not likely to cause ED, only decreased libido. However, chronic sleep deprivation, such as sleep deprivation caused by sleep disorders, can cause ED in men.

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