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Shift Work, Jet Lag, and Female Reproduction

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Mahoney, Megan M.·2010·International Journal of Endocrinology

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Circadian rhythms and “clock gene” expression are involved in successful reproductive cycles, mating, and pregnancy. Alterations or disruptions of biological rhythms, as commonly occurs in shift work, jet lag, sleep deprivation, or clock gene knock out models, are linked to significant disruptions in reproductive function. These impairments include altered hormonal secretion patterns, reduced conception rates, increased miscarriage rates and an increased risk of breast cancer. Female health may be particularly susceptible to the impact of desynchronizing work schedules as perturbed hormonal rhythms can further influence the expression patterns of clock genes. Estrogen modifies clock gene expression in the uterus, ovaries, and suprachiasmatic nucleus, the site of the primary circadian clock mechanism. Further work investigating clock genes, light exposure, ovarian hormones, and reproductive function will be critical for indentifying how these factors interact to impact health and susceptibility to disease.

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  • Epidemiological studies report increased risks of preterm delivery, low birthweights and miscarriage in pregnant women who are chronic shift-workers.

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Authors
Mahoney, M. M.
Affiliations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
Corresponding author
Mahoney, Megan M.
Venue
International Journal of Endocrinology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2010
Volume
2010
Pages
1-9
ISSN
  • 1687-8337 (ISSN-L)
  • 1687-8345
OpenAlex
W2092516139
Cited by
209
References
98
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • International Journal of Endocrinology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Reproductive Biology and Fertility
Keywords
shift work, jet lag, female reproduction, circadian rhythm, clock genes, reproductive hormones, estrogen, suprachiasmatic nucleus, sleep deprivation, miscarriage, breast cancer risk, ovarian hormones, light exposure

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