How to Use hormonal in a Sentence

hormonal

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  • Here’s what the research says about hormonal birth control and health.
    — Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Most of the latest technologies don’t take the form of a hormonal birth control pill, though.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The most reliable way to test your hormonal levels is via a blood test.
    — Rachael Schultz, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • What’s more, over the longer term, such things as hormonal changes, weight gain, weight loss, and surgery can also affect bra size and breast shape.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 14 July 2023
  • Chronic sleep loss can create a hormonal imbalance in the body that can lead to weight gain.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 17 Feb. 2023
  • That said, pregnancy can lead to hormonal changes that cause new Montgomery glands to form on the nipples, which may show up as more bumps in the area.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023
  • At the same time, hormonal changes may lead to mood fluctuations.
    — Roni Caryn Rabin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2023
  • The new drug delivers a safe, non-hormonal, on-demand option for men, subject to many more years of study.
    — Alex Wood, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Women going through menopause tend to gain weight due to hormonal changes that occur during this stage of life.
    — Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 15 Dec. 2023
  • It's made with a Japanese citrus and chamomile blend that's not too strong but can still tackle hormonal changes.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Breast, uterine and ovarian cancers are known to have a strong hormonal cause, White said.
    — Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Because of the widespread use of synthetic hormonal drugs around the world, the researchers said more research is needed to study the side effects of long-term use.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Some of these hormonal changes might affect your appetite.
    — News & Views, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
  • But male quolls show no signs of these hormonal changes at their time of death, so scientists didn’t know what causes their early demise.
    — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The researchers think this hormonal spike directly relates to a fight or flight response.
    — Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Dr Mosconi recommends four 45 to 60 minute sessions a week prior to menopause to support hormonal health.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Cai personally deals with hormonal acne and rosacea and has tried just about every product and cream that there is to try.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Tranexamic acid can be a good option for women who don’t want to or can’t use hormonal treatments, said Dr.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 11 Feb. 2023
  • No, men don’t go through the same hormonal changes as women during pregnancy and childbirth.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023
  • Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, and lack of sleep can all be brought on by hormonal changes.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2022
  • But sometimes, hormonal birth control may not be the direct cause of liver tumors.
    — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Some hormonal birth control methods seem to carry a higher risk of blood clots than others.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2023
  • At around five months old, a hen undergoes the hormonal changes that trigger ovulation.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2022
  • If approved, this would be the first hormonal birth control to be available without requiring a visit to the doctor.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 May 2023
  • In the next few years, new pharmaceuticals may offer non-hormonal forms of relief, but none have been FDA-approved as of right now.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • They’re often coupled with uncomfortable side effects, shame and stigma, and complex hormonal changes—and then there’s the blood (which isn’t just blood, by the way).
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Gounder said that while many associate breast pain with cancer, it's more frequently linked to hormonal changes.
    — Christina Ruffini, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Finding effective skin care products for teenagers who are dealing with a roller coaster of hormonal changes is no easy feat.
    — Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
  • From a growing body to stress and hormonal changes, a number of factors can cause upper back pain during pregnancy.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 Dec. 2023
  • IUDs are extremely effective and even have the copper option for women who are wary of the hormonal approach.
    — Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 5 Nov. 2023

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