nonhormonal

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non·hor·mon·al | \ ˌnän-hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl

Definition of nonhormonal

: not hormonal : not relating to, utilizing, or caused by hormones a nonhormonal contraception method nonhormonal acne

Examples of nonhormonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Copper IUDs, the only nonhormonal option, make the lining of the uterus inhospitable to sperm. — Ginny Graves, Allure, 8 Apr. 2019 These nonhormonal early versions probably worked by interfering with ovulation, fertilization, or implantation by causing mild inflammation of the endometrium. — Carolyn Todd, Allure, 12 July 2018 And nonhormonal options such as the copper coil have been reported as painful to insert and tied to longer, heavier periods. — Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 24 May 2018 Our modification is a big step forward in the process of developing a nonhormonal male birth control pill. — Smithsonian, 31 Jan. 2018 Both nonhormonal IUDs like the Paragard (or copper IUD) and hormone-releasing IUDs provide long-term, reversible contraception, Dr. Manson said. — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2017 Switch to nonhormonal birth control; if your doctor agrees, try bioidentical hormones for menopausal migraines. — Alexis Reliford, Good Housekeeping, 27 Sep. 2017 For a more targeted acne treatment, Zeichner suggests topical dapsone, found in Aczone, a treatment for both hormonal and nonhormonal acne that's gentle enough for those with irritation-prone skin. — Lauren Hubbard, Allure, 16 Oct. 2017 Aaron Hamlin is executive director of the Male Contraception Initiative, a nonprofit that funds and advocates for nonhormonal male birth control. — Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 16 Oct. 2017

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