India, Sept. 18 -- You may treat sleep as a footnote in your daily routine, pushing bedtime to watch more episodes or wrap up unfinished work. But for your body, sleep is central to keeping vital systems running and is one of the foundational pillars of overall health.

But, it is not only a lack of sleep that may matter. Sleep duration, timing, quality, and consistency can all influence fertility, while oversleeping may also be associated with poorer reproductive outcomes. So, how much sleep should you get when trying to conceive, and why does your bedtime matter?ALSO READ: Can your periods predict fertility problems later in life? Gynaecologist reveals 6 warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Dr Rajeev Agarwal, senior infertility specialis...