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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But Means also faced tough questions from senators about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.
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Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Women taking hormonal contraceptives might not notice as much of a deviation from their baseline because their hormone levels tend to be steadier throughout the month, according to Azzaro.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
Almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, chia, and flax are rich in magnesium and omega-3s, helping to support nervous-system and hormonal balance.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The course, which is called Menopause Mentor, will teach trainers and others about the specific physiological, psychological, social and hormonal changes women face in menopause.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Women taking hormonal contraceptives might not notice as much of a deviation from their baseline because their hormone levels tend to be steadier throughout the month, according to Azzaro.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
Almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, chia, and flax are rich in magnesium and omega-3s, helping to support nervous-system and hormonal balance.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The course, which is called Menopause Mentor, will teach trainers and others about the specific physiological, psychological, social and hormonal changes women face in menopause.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 26 Feb. 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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