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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Women’s Health Network notes that hormonal fluctuations trigger cortisol release that actively derails the circadian sleep cycle, and women in this transition are more vulnerable to adrenal stress responses than at any other life stage.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Hormone Changes Due to hormonal changes, cholesterol may increase during perimenopause and menopause.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
To manage symptoms, patients are advised to follow lifestyle interventions, often combined with a hormonal pill, and they’re warned that getting pregnant may be challenging, risky, and require medical intervention.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
The findings, published in February in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, highlight a possible new strategy for addressing weight gain after menopause, when hormonal shifts can increase the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Hormone Changes Due to hormonal changes, cholesterol may increase during perimenopause and menopause.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
To manage symptoms, patients are advised to follow lifestyle interventions, often combined with a hormonal pill, and they’re warned that getting pregnant may be challenging, risky, and require medical intervention.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
The findings, published in February in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, highlight a possible new strategy for addressing weight gain after menopause, when hormonal shifts can increase the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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