India, Nov. 13 -- Ever wondered why you're always the one hitting snooze, while your partner's up and ready to go? It's not just you - women may actually need more sleep than men. Dr Manan Vora, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Mumbai, explained in a July 13 Instagram video that women generally require more sleep than men, averaging approximately 20 extra minutes daily. This increased need is due to the influence of hormonal fluctuations, such as those experienced during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, he shared. Also read | Why Indian women sleep less than men

According to Dr Vora, these hormonal cycles disrupt women's sleep patterns, making it difficult to initiate sleep and causing them to wake more fre...