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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Puberty blockers, which suppress hormonal production, prevent sexuality from developing in the first place.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Menn said there are many safe, effective, non-hormonal options for breast cancer patients and survivors to treat their menopause symptoms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2025
In women, sleep can be affected by hormonal effects during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
In September, Munn shared an overview of her cancer timeline on Instagram which most recently included a partial hysterectomy/oophorectomy in April 2024 and hormonal therapy treatment in August 2024.
—Kiran Hefa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Menn said there are many safe, effective, non-hormonal options for breast cancer patients and survivors to treat their menopause symptoms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2025
In women, sleep can be affected by hormonal effects during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
In September, Munn shared an overview of her cancer timeline on Instagram which most recently included a partial hysterectomy/oophorectomy in April 2024 and hormonal therapy treatment in August 2024.
—Kiran Hefa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 9 Oct. 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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