World Sleep Day 2024: Doctor warns how sleep deprivation in young women can lead to potentially fatal health risks and problems, including infertility
- The Indian neurologist Dr. Pravin Naphade warned about poor sleep for young women
- He added that strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and depression are other dangers
- Excessive screen time, stress, and poor diet are all possible causes of insomnia
A neurologist has warned that lack of sleep in young women is linked to a wide range of health problems, including infertility, stroke and Alzheimer’s.
Dr. Pravin Naphade, from Pune, India, wrote in the Times of India for World Sleep Day 2024, it emphasized that sleep is essential for promoting long-term well-being, and laments that sleep has taken a back seat as contemporary life seems to move ever faster.
He added that poor sleep can be caused by excessive screen time, stress or a poor diet – all seemingly increasingly common in modern life.
“Lack of sleep has been linked to a host of health problems, and young women are not exempt from its effects,” said the neurologist at DPU Super Specialty Hospital.
He then described some of the negative health outcomes associated with poor sleep.
A neurologist has warned that lack of sleep in young women is linked to a wide range of health problems
Dr. Pravin Naphade, from Pune, India, said infertility is one of the ‘most worrying consequences’ of poor sleep
Dr. Naphade explained that infertility is one of the “most worrying consequences” of poor sleep, with hormonal balance dependent on reliable and consistent chicken.
Other negative effects included strokes – where heart problems are also generally associated with little sleep – Alzheimer’s disease and depression.
In addition to these major health concerns, the doctor added that daily life can also be affected as brain health is also at risk if you sleep little.
This means that those who miss sleep may have difficulty concentrating or have problems with their memory.
However, in some cases it is unclear whether sleep causes or is caused by poor health.
The Sleep Foundation says: ‘The relationship between sleep and overall physical health is complex and interconnected.
‘Sleep allows both the body and brain to repair overnight, leaving you feeling refreshed and alert when you wake up in the morning.
“At the same time, your physical health and associated medical conditions can make it difficult to get the sleep you need.”
While it doesn’t seem clear how infertility can directly cause poor sleep, the hormonal imbalance that causes infertility can also cause sleep problems.
But Dr. Naphade did offer some advice for young women who want to get their sleep cycle under control.
He said diet is important, especially caffeine intake. He added: ‘Young women in particular often turn to coffee or tea to fill their busy schedules, without realizing the impact this can have on their ability to get a good night’s sleep.’
The answer, apparently, is to prioritize “sleep hygiene”: a consistent sleep schedule, a relaxing bedtime routine, and recognizing sleep deprivation when it manifests.