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Chronotype Consideration

Meaning

Chronotype consideration is the clinical practice of accurately assessing and incorporating an individual’s inherent, genetically influenced preference for the timing of their sleep, wakefulness, and activity into their personalized treatment plan. Recognizing this intrinsic biological rhythm, whether a ‘morning lark’ or ‘night owl,’ is essential for optimizing the efficacy and timing of hormone replacement therapies and pharmacological interventions. Disregarding a patient’s natural chronotype can significantly disrupt neuroendocrine and metabolic health.