You’re dealing with infertility, so you toss and turn each night.  And that inevitably leads to sleep deprivation.  Which leads to depression.  Which leads to even worse sleep.  Which leads to… more infertility woes?!?   (Uggh.)

So suggests a recent report which claims that, for women of child bearing age, getting less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep can affect the body’s ability to reproduce.  (And the report suggests women get anywhere from  74-95% of the hours of sleep they should.)

The bottom line is that in order to keep your body in tip-top shape, the sleep department is as important as all the others, including physical and psychological nourishment.

Of course, this is easier said than done. 

Infertility routinely affects sleep patterns, especially when it causes anxiety between partners.  That’s why it’s so critical to have some outlet — therapy, exercise, relaxation techniques — to help ensure a good night’s rest.

The next time you’re tempted to watch the late, late, late show for yet another hour, put down the remote and hit the sack.  It could make a huge difference for you.

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