Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Answers to common questions about congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of inherited disorders affecting adrenal steroid production.
What is 21-hydroxylase deficiency?
It is the most common form of CAH.
It can result in impaired cortisol production and increased adrenal androgen production.
Can CAH present in adults?
Yes.
Some forms are diagnosed during childhood, while milder forms may present later.
Can CAH affect fertility?
Yes. Hormonal abnormalities associated with CAH can affect reproductive function in both women and men.