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

She also campaigns on menopause awareness, after her changing hormones prompted her to highlight women's experiences with her work.

From BBC

Then, they administered hormones related to oocyte development and succeeded in obtaining mature rat eggs.

From Science Daily

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times