Women working shifts are at greater risk of miscarriage, menstrual disruption and subfertility
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Shift work, which encourages sleep deprivation and patterns of activity outside the circadian rhythm, has been associated with a greater risk of ill health and loss of well-being in some studies. However, little is known about the effects of shift work on reproductive health and fertility. A new study indicates that working shift patterns is associated with an increased risk of menstrual disruption and subfertility.