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 addition to the infamous night sweats and mood swings, the hormonal shifts can lead to depression, fatigue, sleep issues, memory loss, and brain fog.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 31 July 2025
When a person is pregnant, hormonal shifts can alter their scent—leading many to believe dogs can detect changes even before humans do.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to the infamous night sweats and mood swings, the hormonal shifts can lead to depression, fatigue, sleep issues, memory loss, and brain fog.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 31 July 2025
When a person is pregnant, hormonal shifts can alter their scent—leading many to believe dogs can detect changes even before humans do.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Micro-Walks Also Help Support Health Goals A sedentary lifestyle can lead to weaker muscles, hormonal imbalances, immune system dysfunction, and inflammation.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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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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