adj Relating to hormones.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to check for a hormonal problem.
- Some hormonal treatments help patients who have trouble sleeping.
- The authors also said they attempted to investigate whether there are differing breast cancer risks between hormonal and nonhormonal IUDs.
— Jessie Gretener, Progestagen-only contraceptives carry similar, small breast cancer risk as other hormone contraceptives, study finds (2023)
- Hormonal changes during puberty affect mood and growth.
adj Informal: strongly affected by shifting hormone levels, especially emotionally.
- I always feel a little hormonal the week before my period.
- Don't mind my crying, I'm just feeling hormonal today.
- He gets a bit hormonal when he's stressed and tired.
