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    Glossary Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

    genetic disorder causing adrenal gland hormone imbalances

    Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of genetic disorders affecting the adrenal glands, which are responsible for producing hormones like cortisol and aldosterone. In CAH, enzyme deficiencies lead to an overproduction of androgens (male sex hormones), causing symptoms such as ambiguous genitalia in newborns, early puberty, and excessive hair growth. Treatment typically involves hormone replacement therapy to balance hormone levels.

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    1. Influence of Genotype and Hyperandrogenism on Sexual Function in Women With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2019 · 11 citations
    2. Hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome and adrenal hyperplasia: finding differences to make a specific diagnosis Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics · 2025 · 7 citations
    3. Sexual function in women with androgen excess disorders: classic forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome Journal of Endocrinological Investigation · 2020 · 5 citations
    4. Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report Curēus · 2022 · 1 citations
    5. Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular Characteristics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology · 2024
    6. Hyperadrenocorticism associated with adrenocortical tumor or nodular hyperplasia of the adrenal gland in ferrets: 50 cases (1987-1991) Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1993 · 83 citations
    7. An Update of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2004 · 151 citations
    8. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology · 2017 · 88 citations
    9. Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders · 2008 · 55 citations
    10. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Dermatologic Therapy · 2008 · 16 citations
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