It is commonly understood that most healthy adults need the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night to remain alert and productive throughout the day. But does the amount of slumber required by men and women differ?

Whether or not women in particular need more sleep is a subject of much debate and discussion, and it's been well explored in recent research and studies.

There are number of considerations, including mental, physical and social factors, to take into account when looking at how much sleep women need, and if it is indeed more than men.

So, to get a better understanding of how much sleep women need, whether it differs from men and why, we asked the experts. Plus, we've included some top tips for getting better sleep night after night.

How many hours of sleep do women need?

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