Loss of Reproductive function in Men: Could it be Sleep Apnea? There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep to make a guy feel like a new man. It’s a well-known fact that getting plenty of sleep is a crucial factor in determining overall health – but an appropriate amount of sleep can have an impact on a man’s male organ health as well. And if that’s the case, a man who has sleep apnea may have concerns about how it might affect his manhood. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea has risen in the public consciousness in recent years due to many articles and stories about it. But those without sleep disturbances may not really know what it is. Sleep apnea is “a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.” The length of time for these pauses can vary from a few seconds to a few minutes, and they occur multiple times during the night; at least five must occur within one hour to receive a diagnosis of sleep apnea. Typically sleep apnea is marked by periods of very loud snoring, and choking or snorting sounds may be common at the end of these pauses in breath. There are three main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea (also called OSA) is the most common form and occurs when the throat muscles relax. If the passageway is narrow - as is often the case with people who are overweight, for example - it can cause a closure which prevents air from getting through. Central sleep apnea (or CSA) happens because something is keeping the brain from sending signals to the muscles that control breathing. Complex sleep apnea syndrome (or CSAS) is a situation in which a patient has both obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.
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