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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For example, during a 40-minute panel hosted by Alexis Joel, the wife of musician Billy Joel, several doctors raised concerns about how frequently hormonal birth control is used to treat women’s health symptoms.
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Amanda Seitz, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
For example, during a 40-minute panel hosted by Alexis Joel, the wife of musician Billy Joel, several doctors raised concerns about how frequently hormonal birth control is used to treat women’s health symptoms.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s also an endocrinological explanation in that the biggest hormonal surge during pregnancy happens during these early weeks.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Similarly, women going through perimenopause or menopause may experience hormonal shifts that disrupt mood and sleep.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Seitz, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
For example, during a 40-minute panel hosted by Alexis Joel, the wife of musician Billy Joel, several doctors raised concerns about how frequently hormonal birth control is used to treat women’s health symptoms.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s also an endocrinological explanation in that the biggest hormonal surge during pregnancy happens during these early weeks.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Similarly, women going through perimenopause or menopause may experience hormonal shifts that disrupt mood and sleep.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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 20 Mar. 2026.
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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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