hormone

[hawr-mohn] / ˈhɔr moʊn /

NOUN

contraceptive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

condom diaphragm pill

STRONG

IUD armor coil foam jelly loop preventative prophylactic ring rubber safety shield sponge

WEAK

barrier method intrauterine device planned parenthood preventive medicine rhythm method spermicidal cream vaginal suppository

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Ongoing research continues to explore how lifestyle changes and hormone therapy around menopause influence heart health.

From Science Daily

Some of these compounds have been linked to serious health problems, including certain cancers, obesity, infertility, and hormone disruption.

From Science Daily

Variations in hormone signaling could help explain why the effect appeared only in men.

From Science Daily

For men, it’s mostly caused by the body’s hereditary response to the hormone dihydrotestosterone and can lead to balding.

From MarketWatch

Chief Executive Andrew Dudum said the company is on its way to becoming the global leader in consumer health, noting recent efforts to expand its offerings with hormone therapies and diagnostics.

From The Wall Street Journal

hormone

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