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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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Wrinkles, fatigue, hormonal changes—these were inevitable facts of life.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
What our reviewers say: Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle uses this for her hormonal acne.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Wrinkles, fatigue, hormonal changes—these were inevitable facts of life.
—Devin Haman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Current Treatment Options for Rosacea for Women in Midlife
Because rosacea can worsen or change in midlife, dermatologists often recommend a tailored approach that takes into account both hormonal changes and skin sensitivity, making midlife a critical time to seek diagnosis and treatment.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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