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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Male nipples can produce milk in cases of hormonal imbalances, tumors, and hypothyroidism.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Nov. 2025
Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Like McMahon, O’Riordan is in her 50s and has been placed on lifelong hormonal therapy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
When to Consider Treatment Options Women experiencing hot flashes due to menopause may take hormonal or non-hormonal treatments, but should consult with their doctor before making a decision.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Nov. 2025
Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Like McMahon, O’Riordan is in her 50s and has been placed on lifelong hormonal therapy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
When to Consider Treatment Options Women experiencing hot flashes due to menopause may take hormonal or non-hormonal treatments, but should consult with their doctor before making a decision.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 7 Nov. 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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