Management of classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a rare genetic condition diagnosed at birth, requires a careful balance between androgen and cortisol. Most often caused by a genetic ...

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive disorders resulting from the deficiency of one of the five enzymes required for the synthesis of cortisol in the adrenal cortex. The ...

People with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) often experience fertility issues, but hormone-balancing treatment can help. This rare genetic disorder is most often caused by a ...

Each year in the United States, perhaps a few dozen pregnant women learn they are carrying a fetus at risk for a rare disorder known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The condition causes an ...

The treatments for both classic and nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) include medication, surgery, and psychological support, or a combination of all three. Some people who have CAH, ...

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of hereditary disorders that affect the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. CAH is caused by genetic ...

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic condition present from birth. A person with CAH lacks one of the enzymes needed for their adrenal glands to work correctly. Sitting above the ...

Nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) can lead to the production of excess male hormones. It is usually a mild condition and often doesn’t need to be treated if there are no symptoms.

Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a condition that is passed down in families. It is a serious condition that can be deadly if not treated. One of the treatments for classic CAH is ...