synthetic hormones
Artificial body messengers
Synthetic hormones are laboratory-manufactured compounds that mimic the structure and function of hormones naturally produced by the body.
They appear in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and treatments for thyroid conditions or growth disorders.
She was prescribed synthetic hormones after her thyroidectomy.
Athletes sometimes use synthetic hormones illegally to enhance performance.
- anabolic steroidsMuscle-building hormones, synthetic
- patchMaterial covering damage
- doseQuantity of medicine
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
contraceptives · testosterone · androgens · estrogen · levothyroxine · birth control pill · DES · cortisol · pill · needle · regulatory policies · hormone · tablet · injection · steroids · anabolic · pharmaceutical · lab created
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol
- endocrine disruptorsBPA, phthalates, parabens, PCBs, dioxins
- hormone drugsestrogen therapy, progesterone, testosterone, estradiol, hormone injection
- Synthetic Materialsnylon, polyester, acrylic, polymer, plastic
- adulterantsmelamine, borax, chalk, sawdust, filler