Mobile Can Cause Childless Till Late Night ! Melatonin Hormone

We live in the era of smartphones and screens when it is becoming a daily routine to scroll through social media late at night or binge-watch a show. Although it may appear to be innocent, this lifestyle may be doing something severe to you; it may be impairing your fertility. Research indicates that when mobile usage is extreme at night, one can experience fertility problems owing to the interference with one of the hormones necessary in the reproductive process, melatonin.

Mannat Fertility Centre pays much attention to the role of lifestyle choices in conception. Knowledge of how melatonin functions and ways in which mobile screens disrupt it may enable you to make proactive steps towards fertility enhancement.

What Is Melatonin and Why Is It Important for Fertility?

Melatonin is a brain chemical that is produced by the pineal gland. It controls your circadian rhythm, which is your sleep-wake cycle. The levels of melatonin increase during the evening and are highest at night, aiding sleep. But melatonin is not only a sleep hormone; it is also essential in reproduction, especially in females.

This is the way melatonin can help fertility:

• Prevents the oxidative stress of eggs
• Stabilises menstruation. The drug regulates menstrual periods.
• Aids ovulation and good embryo quality
• Enhances implantation of endometrium receptivity

Melatonin aids in the protection of sperm, testosterone regulation, sperm count and motility in men.

How Does Mobile Usage at Night Affect Melatonin?

Blue light that is produced by mobile phones, tablets, and laptops makes the brain believe that it is still daytime. This inhibits the production of melatonin, delays your sleep, and interferes with your circadian rhythm.

When using a mobile phone at night, the level of melatonin is reduced.

• Irregular ovulation can occur
• The quality of eggs can get spoiled
• The implantation rates can be decreased
• The quality of male sperm may decrease

Stress also contributes to poor fertility because of poor sleeping, which is caused by low melatonin.

Scientific Evidence Linking Melatonin and Fertility

• According to a study published in Fertility and Sterility, the use of melatonin supplementation enhanced the quality of eggs in women who were undergoing IVF.
• This is because another study indicated that too much blue light exposure lowered the levels of melatonin and promoted higher sleep latency among men and women.
• It is also indicated that women who are exposed to night shift or artificial light at night have increased risks of infertility.

This shows how vital melatonin is not only in sleeping but also in good conception.

Mobile Use, Sleep Deprivation, and Hormonal Imbalance

When you are on your mobile deep into the night:

• You experience a delay in the release of your melatonin
• You develop destructive and irregular sleep patterns
• Your cortisol stress hormone goes up
• Your hormonal balance of reproduction is disrupted

All this leads to bad fertility results. In women, it may alter ovulation and menstrual cycles, and in men, it may reduce sperm count and quality.

Tips to Protect Melatonin and Boost Fertility

• Stop screen use at least 1-2 hours before bedtime.
• Put on blue light-blocking eyewear or make use of blue light filter software at night.
• Make sure your bedroom is dark; even dim light influences melatonin.
• Have your circadian rhythm in balance, sleep and then wake up at the same time every day.
• Melatonin supplements are also helpful in some fertility treatments, where it is involved in enhancing egg quality, but under the supervision of a doctor.

Conclusion

Although mobile phones are part and parcel of the modern lifestyle, using them late at night could be silently ruining your fertility. Overexposure to screens leads to the suppression of melatonin, which may impact the reproductive health of both sexes. Overall, balanced lifestyle change is promoted at Mannat Fertility Centre to facilitate natural conception.