However, its unclear whether women need more sleep or if men are simply not getting enough sleep.

Existing data on this topic is somewhat murky.

There is, of course, a lot of variability between individuals, she added.

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It’s important to understand your own sleep patterns and how you feel upon waking.

Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health.Sleep and your health.