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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In addition to declining hormonal levels, causes of low libido in women can include relationship problems, anxiety or depression, and metabolic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
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Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Medical options include hormonal birth control, the first line of treatment for endometriosis.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Every 10 Seconds Insufficient sleep can have serious metabolic and hormonal consequences.
—Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Specifically during periods of hormonal changes, such as pregnancy, menopause, and menstruation, magnesium levels tend to decrease.
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Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Medical options include hormonal birth control, the first line of treatment for endometriosis.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Every 10 Seconds Insufficient sleep can have serious metabolic and hormonal consequences.
—Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Specifically during periods of hormonal changes, such as pregnancy, menopause, and menstruation, magnesium levels tend to decrease.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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