hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal therapy
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
moody hormonal teenagers
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When physical activity decreases, the effects of hormonal changes can be amplified during menopause, leading to further weight gain.
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
According to Guerra, the breast is one of the most dynamic and sensitive parts of a woman’s body—affected by everything from hormonal changes to clothing friction and life stages like PMS, pregnancy, and menopause.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Surgeries like gastric bypass may be appropriate for some people with hormonal weight gain.2
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There are many potential causes of weight gain, including hormonal changes and imbalances related to perimenopause, PCOS, hypothyroidism, or insulin resistance.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 June 2025
Treatments may include hormonal support, dietary and lifestyle adjustments, microbiome optimization, minor surgeries, or medication, always with the goal of achieving natural conception.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
According to Guerra, the breast is one of the most dynamic and sensitive parts of a woman’s body—affected by everything from hormonal changes to clothing friction and life stages like PMS, pregnancy, and menopause.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Surgeries like gastric bypass may be appropriate for some people with hormonal weight gain.2
A Quick Review
There are many potential causes of weight gain, including hormonal changes and imbalances related to perimenopause, PCOS, hypothyroidism, or insulin resistance.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 June 2025
Treatments may include hormonal support, dietary and lifestyle adjustments, microbiome optimization, minor surgeries, or medication, always with the goal of achieving natural conception.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hormonal
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones
Medical Definition
hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal disorders
hormonal contraceptive methods
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
hormonal teenagers
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