Sleep Apnea Impacts 10.4 Crore Indians: A Hidden Threat to Fertility

• 10.4 crore working-age Indians are affected by sleep apnea, extending beyond a mere sleep disorder.
• Dr. Rekha Brar highlights sleep apnea's significant, yet under-recognized, impact on reproductive health and fertility.
• Poor sleep and oxygen drops disrupt reproductive hormones; women with sleep apnea face 2-3x higher infertility risk.
• Men's testosterone levels and sperm quality (motility, count) are also negatively affected by disturbed sleep.
• Sleep apnea often co-exists with obesity and metabolic issues, further complicating fertility outcomes.