nonhormonal
Without endocrine agents
Nonhormonal describes treatments, contraceptives, or therapies that don't contain or affect hormones: nonhormonal birth control options, a nonhormonal approach to managing menopause symptoms.
The term appears most often in medical contexts where patients seek alternatives to hormone-based medications.
Implanted birth control device
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
- condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
cervical cap · spermicide · sponge · withdrawal · fertility awareness · rhythm method · abstinence · sterilization
Aid for menopausal warmth episodes
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- black cohoshMedicinal forest perennial
- phytoestrogenPlant-derived hormone analog
- red cloverLeguminous meadow wildflower
evening primrose · lifestyle modification · cognitive behavioral therapy · acupuncture · herbal remedy · supplement · botanical · natural remedy
Without synthetic hormones
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
alternative therapy · receptor · pathway · dosage · formulation · indication · efficacy · clinical trial
IUD
Implanted birth control device
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
- condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
diaphragm · cervical cap · spermicide · sponge · withdrawal · fertility awareness · rhythm method · abstinence · sterilization · vasectomy
hot flash relief
Aid for menopausal warmth episodes
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- black cohoshMedicinal forest perennial
- phytoestrogenPlant-derived hormone analog
red clover · evening primrose · lifestyle modification · cognitive behavioral therapy · acupuncture · herbal remedy · supplement · botanical · natural remedy · clonidine
non-steroidal
Without synthetic hormones
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
therapeutic · alternative therapy · receptor · pathway · dosage · formulation · indication · efficacy · clinical trial · synthetic