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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One being the hormonal changes during pregnancy, affecting taste, smell and the body's nutritional needs.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Unexpected triggers like stress, intense emotions, certain foods, exercise, and hormonal changes can also cause or worsen allergic asthma symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
These hormonal changes often cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances.
—Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Other hormonal changes, including menopause, can impact the skin’s sensitivity, making the skin more reactive and more susceptible to dryness and irritation.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Unexpected triggers like stress, intense emotions, certain foods, exercise, and hormonal changes can also cause or worsen allergic asthma symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
These hormonal changes often cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances.
—Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Other hormonal changes, including menopause, can impact the skin’s sensitivity, making the skin more reactive and more susceptible to dryness and irritation.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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