Chronotype changes after sex hormone use: A prospective cohort study in transgender users of gender-affirming hormones

This study provides the first prospective assessment of sex hormone use and chronotype in transgender persons, showing that GAHT can change chronotype in line with cisgender sex differences. These findings provide a basis for future studies on biological mechanisms and clinical consequences of chronotype changes.PMID:38616311 | DOI:10.1080/07420528.2024.2339989

Source: Chronobiology International - April 14, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Margot W L Morssinkhof Annefleur Zwager Karin van der Tuuk Martin den Heijer Ysbrand D van der Werf Dirk Jan Stenvers Birit F P Broekman Source Type: research