Chronotype and insomnia may affect the testosterone levels with a sexual difference: a Mendelian randomization.

C YuanZ JianXi Jin

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2022)

Our study reveals the sex differences in the effects of sleep traits on testosterone levels. A healthy sleep habit is vital for the maintenance of testosterone homeostasis in women. Further studies are warranted to investigate the associations between sleep traits and testosterone levels in men.

Keyphrases

replacement therapy
sleep quality
physical activity
genome wide
type diabetes
smoking cessation
gene expression
metabolic syndrome
middle aged
pregnancy outcomes