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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In contrast, the American Academy of Pediatrics last summer reaffirmed its endorsement of the care, stating that hormonal treatments are essential and should be covered by health insurers, while also commissioning a systematic review of evidence.
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Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
It’s thought that hormonal and behavioral differences between males and females may contribute to the efficacy of CBD.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For those with hormonal conditions, scalp detoxes are also integral to maintaining the integrity of the scalp.
—Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Here’s what the research says about hormonal birth control and health.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
People think of hormonal treatments as replacing diminished levels of estrogen, but in premenopausal women, there’s actually more testosterone than estrogen.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Doctors aren’t sure whether the hormonal dysregulation causes insulin resistance, or whether insulin resistance causes excess androgen hormones.
—Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
While hormone supplements have become more popular, certain dietary and lifestyle changes may be better options to help support hormonal health.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Because of the widespread use of synthetic hormonal drugs around the world, the researchers said more research is needed to study the side effects of long-term use.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
It’s thought that hormonal and behavioral differences between males and females may contribute to the efficacy of CBD.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For those with hormonal conditions, scalp detoxes are also integral to maintaining the integrity of the scalp.
—Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Here’s what the research says about hormonal birth control and health.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
People think of hormonal treatments as replacing diminished levels of estrogen, but in premenopausal women, there’s actually more testosterone than estrogen.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Doctors aren’t sure whether the hormonal dysregulation causes insulin resistance, or whether insulin resistance causes excess androgen hormones.
—Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
While hormone supplements have become more popular, certain dietary and lifestyle changes may be better options to help support hormonal health.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Because of the widespread use of synthetic hormonal drugs around the world, the researchers said more research is needed to study the side effects of long-term use.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
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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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