hormone therapy
noun
: the therapeutic use of hormones: such as
a
: the administration of hormones especially to increase diminished levels in the body
especially
: hormone replacement therapy
b
: therapy involving the use of drugs or surgical procedures to suppress the production of or to inhibit the effects of a hormone (such as estrogen or testosterone)
hormone therapy to treat breast or prostate cancer
c
: the administration or use of sex hormones (such as estrogen or testosterone) or other agents (such as antiandrogens) to suppress or induce the development of certain secondary sex characteristics to better align with the gender identity of a transgender or gender nonconforming individual
Many transgender people take lifelong hormone therapy …—
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There’s been a lot of misinformation and confusion about the risks of menopause hormone therapy, which has been used safely for decades.
—Bonnie Vengrow, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study that said transgender women maintain an advantage over biological women even after a year of hormone therapy treatment.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, estrogen hormone therapy — which includes estradiol patches — is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats.
—Marina Kopf, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Gender-affirming medications include puberty blockers, which are medications that delay puberty and hormone therapy, which can help individuals develop male or female characteristics.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bonnie Vengrow, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study that said transgender women maintain an advantage over biological women even after a year of hormone therapy treatment.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, estrogen hormone therapy — which includes estradiol patches — is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats.
—Marina Kopf, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Gender-affirming medications include puberty blockers, which are medications that delay puberty and hormone therapy, which can help individuals develop male or female characteristics.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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hormone therapy
noun
variants
or hormonal therapy
: the therapeutic use of hormones: as
a
: the administration of hormones especially to increase diminished levels in the body
especially
: hormone replacement therapy
b
: therapy involving the use of drugs or surgical procedures to suppress the production of or inhibit the effects of a hormone (as estrogen or testosterone)
hormone therapy to treat breast or prostate cancer
c
: the administration or use of sex hormones or other agents (as antiandrogens) to suppress or induce the development of certain secondary sex characteristics to better align with the gender identity of an individual
Many transgender people take lifelong hormone therapy …—Carina Storrs
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