Sex differences in sleep: impact of biological sex and sex steroids
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Abstract
Men and women sleep differently. While much is known about the mechanisms that drive sleep, the reason for these sex differences in sleep behaviour is unknown and understudied. Historically, women and female animals are underrepresented in studies of sleep and its disorders. Nevertheless, there is a growing recognition of sex disparities in sleep and rhythm disorders. Women typically report poorer quality and more disrupted sleep across various stages of life. Findings from clinical and basic research studies strongly implicate a role for sex steroids in sleep modulation. Understanding how neuroendocrine mediators and sex differences influence sleep is central to advancing our understanding of sleep-related…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 23.55
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 149
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2Topics & keywords
- Sleep (system call)
- Sex characteristics
- Biological sex
- Sex steroid
- Perspective (graphical)
- Psychology
- Sleep deprivation
- Developmental psychology