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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Research indicates that girls with autism have higher rates of abnormal hormonal changes, including irregular menstrual cycles, cramps, acne, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than girls without autism.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The menopause conversation is undergoing a transformation, from one focused on hormonal deficiency to a model grounded in empowerment, equity and inclusivity.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cortisol spikes and hormonal stress Coffee, thanks to its caffeine content, stimulates the production of cortisol—also known as the stress hormone.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
One being the hormonal changes during pregnancy, affecting taste, smell and the body's nutritional needs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The menopause conversation is undergoing a transformation, from one focused on hormonal deficiency to a model grounded in empowerment, equity and inclusivity.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cortisol spikes and hormonal stress Coffee, thanks to its caffeine content, stimulates the production of cortisol—also known as the stress hormone.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
One being the hormonal changes during pregnancy, affecting taste, smell and the body's nutritional needs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 1 May. 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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