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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And there are more non-hormonal medications now, as well as lifestyle changes and therapy.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
After age 40, bone density naturally declines, and the hormonal changes that accompany menopause can accelerate bone loss.
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Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling that builds after long periods of sitting or hormonal shifts.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
After age 40, bone density naturally declines, and the hormonal changes that accompany menopause can accelerate bone loss.
—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling that builds after long periods of sitting or hormonal shifts.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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