Shiftwork and light at night negatively impact molecular and endocrine timekeeping in the female reproductive axis in humans and rodents
Summary:
The paper discusses the negative impact of shiftwork and exposure to light at night on the reproductive function and pregnancy in women and laboratory rodents, and the potential underlying molecular mechanisms.
Categories
- Shift work: The paper discusses how shift work, particularly night shifts and rotating shifts, can disrupt the circadian timekeeping system and lead to reproductive dysfunction in women and rodents.
- Reproductive health: The paper focuses on the impact of shift work on female fertility, pregnancy, and the underlying molecular mechanisms, highlighting the negative effects on reproductive health.
- Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how shift work and light at night can disrupt hormone regulation, leading to mistimed hormone release and impaired physiological functions.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how exposure to light at night, a key factor in shift work, disrupts the circadian timekeeping system and impacts reproductive health.
- Well-being: The paper discusses the decreased health and well-being associated with shift work, particularly in relation to reproductive health and fertility.
Author(s)
AM Yaw, AK McLane-Svoboda
Publication Year:
2020
Number of Citations:
25
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