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

Example Sentences

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He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2025 and began hormone therapy.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In the case of Polygonum multiflorum, centuries of use are now being examined through the lens of hormone biology, cell survival, growth signaling, and scalp circulation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

They had elevated GLP-1 levels, yet the hormone was less effective at controlling blood sugar.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

He stepped away from that version of his career before later transitioning in 2020 and beginning hormone treatment in 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Her face felt on fire during hormone surges.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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