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 …—
Carina Storrs
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Generational context shapes much of today’s debate around hormone therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
While employer support is still low, fewer than 5% offer meaningful programs, more companies are adding improved coverage for hormone therapy, paid time off and even regulating the office thermostat.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Over the next two years, Jorgensen underwent hormone therapy, psychiatric evaluations and surgery to remove her male genitalia.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Late last year, a Missouri judge upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, allowing the state to continue prohibiting treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for people under 18.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
While employer support is still low, fewer than 5% offer meaningful programs, more companies are adding improved coverage for hormone therapy, paid time off and even regulating the office thermostat.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Over the next two years, Jorgensen underwent hormone therapy, psychiatric evaluations and surgery to remove her male genitalia.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Late last year, a Missouri judge upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, allowing the state to continue prohibiting treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for people under 18.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
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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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