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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Politico reports that the two judges both ordered the military not to expel trans service members and to resume providing them with gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical procedures.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Years ago, once the cancer stopped responding to hormone therapy, there were few options left.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
The medical community’s view on hormone therapy has shifted dramatically over the years.
—Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
According to Doucette, his diet and workout routine likely play a larger role in building and maintaining his muscle mass than the hormone therapy alone.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Years ago, once the cancer stopped responding to hormone therapy, there were few options left.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
The medical community’s view on hormone therapy has shifted dramatically over the years.
—Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
According to Doucette, his diet and workout routine likely play a larger role in building and maintaining his muscle mass than the hormone therapy alone.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hormone therapy
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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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