Sleep and Men’s Health

doi:10.1017/9781009197533.036

Chapter 35 - Sleep and Men’s Health

from Section 5 - Medical and Surgical Management of Issues of Male Health

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 December 2023

Vanessa Peña ,

Taylor P. Kohn and

Larry I. Lipshultz

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Douglas T. Carrell ,

Alexander W. Pastuszak and

James M. Hotaling

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Douglas T. Carrell: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak: Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine

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More than one-third of American adults fail to achieve the 7–9 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society needed for optimal health and well-being. In addition to primary sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome, many modern societal factors are also thought to contribute to chronic sleep deficiency, such as technology and work-related factors. Interruptions in the natural sleep–wake cycle can be associated with shift work and numerous chronic health conditions. A few studies have investigated the impact of nonstandard shift work on male reproductive health, and a compelling association between sleep and male urogenital health has been demonstrated. This chapter will review the literature on the effect of sleep and shift work on ED, LUTS, hypogonadism, male infertility, and how improved sleep quality can possibly improve common men’s health conditions.

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men’s health sleep erectile dysfunction lower urinary tract symptoms

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Information: Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
, pp. 279 - 288

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009197533.036 [Opens in a new window]

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