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SLEEP IS ALSO A NEED FOR SPERM
Turkey Medicals member and JCI hospital Urology Specialist Prof. Dr. said, Undoubtedly, an indispensable part of an ideal lifestyle is quality and adequate sleep. Experts recommend 8 hours as a normal sleep time. During this time, a metabolic renewal takes place in our body. More precisely, we can also call the intense pace of everyday life after waking up a preparation or energy storage. But a much more important benefit is the positive effects it will have on reproductive functions. However, we see that the restriction of sleep time due to the intense pace of work imposed by today’s modern lifestyle and the low birth rate of children have followed a parallel course in recent years.
Indeed, a recent study in which 1288 couples were followed up for 12 months found that men who spent less than 6 hours sleeping had a significantly reduced chance of becoming fathers. Similarly, in other studies, it is seen that the quality of sperm will decrease as the duration of sleep is shortened. There is no definite consensus on how sleep affects reproductive success. But it is known for certain that the hormonal balance is disturbed. Among them, of the hormones testosterone and melatonin were found to be closely related to the process of sleep. As is known, testosterone is directly related to reproductive and sexual functions in a man. A low level of testosterone leads to both a disruption of sperm production and a weakening of sexual desire and penile erection strength. Testosterone is made in the brain, in the testes under the control of luteinizing hormone (LH), which is supplied to the blood from the pituitary gland. Most of it is released during sleep. tues. Morning measurements show a higher level of testosterone in the blood, while later in the day its level drops. It has been shown that limiting the daily duration of sleep to 5 hours in a group of men reduces the level of testosterone by 10-15%. Melatonin, on the other hand, is a hormone made in the pineal gland, again in the brain. Along with the darkening of the air, its secretion also increases. Similarly, the hormones cortisone, insulin and dihydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) have a circadian rhythm tuesday release during the day. Even blood sugar has been found to be associated with sleep patterns. Here, shortening in sleep time can negatively affect sperm production in the testicles by creating irregularities in the rhythmic release of these hormones. For example, melatonin levels are lower in men who have night seizures. Even in men who have a night light on in the bedroom or electronic devices with signal lights turned on, it can be seen that this is falling. It is also emphasized in many studies that melatonin deficiency reduces sperm values by reducing the levels of the hormones FSH, LH and testosterone in the blood that control the functioning of the testes. As can be seen from all this, if we don’t take enough time to sleep, our brain stimulates, and if we go further, we rebel.
There are other problems that contribute to a decrease in reproductive success in men who are short of sleep time. It is worth noting that during the sleepless time period, the consumption of cigarettes, coffee and alcohol becomes excessive, physical activity decreases and the tendency to obesity begins. Even an irregular lifestyle can also disrupt the healthy maintenance of sexual activity. Sleep is our most natural need to gather the body’s energy and have a revival. Every living being has an adequate sleep pattern. It has also been shown that sperm values deteriorate with a shorter sleep time in animals. Even on machines, it is necessary to rest, stopping their work.
As a result, for a healthy reproductive success, there should be a regular and high-quality sleep habit. Taking enough time to sleep is extremely important for healthy sperm production. But, unfortunately, today, due to life circumstances, we often have to make restrictions on sleep. Although we also have medical measures to compensate for the negative effects of insomnia, the ideal is that we can give our body the rest it needs and the opportunity to recover itself.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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