Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Poor Sleep Disrupts Periods and Fertility, Says Gynaecologist
A doctor named Dr. Anjali Kumar made a video on Instagram to talk about how not getting enough sleep can affect your body, especially for women who want to have babies.
She said that sleep is very important because it helps your body make hormones that control when you have your period and when you can get pregnant.
If you don't sleep well or at the same time every night, it can make it harder to have a baby.
She also said that men need good sleep too because it helps with something called testosterone, which is important for making healthy sperm.
Sleeping late can also make you feel more stressed and hungry, which can make it harder to stay at a healthy weight.
Dr. Kumar said that going to bed at the same time every night is more important than just sleeping for a long time.
She wants people to know that sleep is not just about resting; it's about keeping your body healthy and working well.
Poor sleep disrupts the body's 24-hour internal clock, affecting periods, ovulation, and fertility.
Ovulation hormones like LH are released during deep sleep; irregular sleep can delay ovulation or cause missed cycles.
Sleep deprivation affects men too, reducing testosterone levels and sperm quality.
Late nights increase cortisol (stress hormone), impacting hunger hormones and weight management.
Consistent sleep schedules are more important than the number of hours slept for regulating hormones and supporting fertility.
- Who
- Gynaecologist Dr. Anjali Kumar
- What
- Explained how poor sleep affects fertility and hormonal health
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Instagram video
- Why
- To raise awareness about the importance of sleep for fertility and overall health
- Expert
- Dr. Anjali Kumar
- Platform
- Key Hormone
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
- Impact on Men
- Reduced testosterone, sperm quality
- Stress Hormone
- Cortisol
- Critical Factor
- Consistent sleep schedule