First episode of the Happy Hormones series! Today I am talking about how sleep is connected to our hormones. Ever heard of your circadian rhythm? If not get ready to hear everything you need to know. Stay tuned to learn some tools on how to build your very own bedtime routine!

Sources:

Impact of sleep and circadian disturbance on hormones and metabolism:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4377487/

Circadian Rhythm:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/circadian-rhythm

Appetite Regulating Hormones:https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0010062

Reproductive Hormones:https://uncfertility.com/fertility-blog/the-link-between-sleep-and-fertility/#:~:text=It's%20well%20known%20that%20a,they%20are%20close%20to%20ovulation.

Men and Poor Sleep linked to Testosterone: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/news/sleep-loss-lowers-testosterone-in-healthy-young-men

7 Tips for better sleep: [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sleep-hygiene

Why women need more sleep:

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-women-need-more-sleep

https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/04/women-need-more-sleep/
Women's Brain Health Initiative: https://womensbrainhealth.org/think-tank/think-twice/women-need-more-sleep-than-men