It seems that problems with the quality of sleep have more to do with women than with men, according to recent studies by experts. Women sleep poorly, have problems with insomnia, while men experience more sleep apnea, according to a study published in the journal, "Sleep Medicine Reviews".
Gender-specific sleep quality is an element that has been studied over the years, including circadian rhythms. Men tend to produce melatonin later in the evening and therefore choose to stay up later than women.
Studies show that women are 1.5 times more likely to experience insomnia, which researchers believe is linked to a higher likelihood of anxiety and depression in women.
"There are many connections between psychiatric disorders and insomnia," explains Eric Sklar, director of the Northern Virginia Sleep Disorders Program. Women, starting from the commitments they have in the family, children, work or even other activities, this causes them to be more "stuck" when it comes to the end of the day and falling asleep.
However, women come out ahead of men in several other respects. They spend more time in bed sleeping, a measure called sleep efficiency.
Sleep disorder is more common in men
Despite the fact that women have the "victory banner" in some aspects when it comes to sleep problems, men are the ones who struggle with sleep apnea. This sleep disorder is three times more common in men than in women. This is related to the size of the neck, researchers say.
"Men tend to have larger necks, and neck size is also a risk factor for sleep disorders and apnea," Dr. Sklar concludes.
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