hormones

1. Chemical substances, produced in the body by endocrine glands , that are transported by the blood to other organs to stimulate their function. Adrenaline , estrogen , insulin , and testosterone are all hormones.

Example Sentences

But this is preceded by perimenopause, a phase of gradual decline in reproductive hormones that can last from anywhere between two to 10 years.

From BBC

HRT replaces the hormones oestrogen or progestogen, or both, when women's periods stop - normally between the ages of 45 and 55.

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These naturally occurring hormones play crucial roles in regulating insulin, appetite and metabolism.

From Los Angeles Times

Nikki Roberts, 33, says she had issues with her hormones as a child and unexpectedly became pregnant at 21 - going on to have her son Fin, now aged 10.

From BBC

HRT tops up hormones like oestrogen, which start dipping around the time of the menopause, and can help to relieve symptoms.

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