Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders affecting
cortisol biosynthesis. Reduced activity of an enzyme required for cortisol production leads to …

BACKGROUND The use of antenatal steroid therapy is common in pregnancy. In early
pregnancy, steroids may be used in women for the treatment of recurrent miscarriage or fetal …

Objective To update the congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to steroid 21-hydroxylase
deficiency clinical practice guideline published by the Endocrine Society in 2010 …

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) is one of the most frequent autosomal
recessive disorders in man with a prevalence ranging from 0.1% in Caucasians up to a few …

The adrenal cortex produces dozens of steroids having varying degrees of glucocorticoid,
mineralocorticoid, and androgenic activity. Cortisol, the principal glucocorticoid, and …

Research on the psychological development of persons with Disorders of Sex Development
(DSD) has focused on understanding the influence of atypical sex hormone exposure during …

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to rare (1: 10,000), recessively inherited
disorders of adrenal steroidogenesis. 21-Hydroxylase deficiency, the most common form …

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive diseases that may
cause cortisol insufficiency together with other hormonal alterations. The most common form …

Objective Impaired cognition has been reported in patients with congenital adrenal
hyperplasia (CAH), although the findings have been conflicting. It has been hypothesized …

Context: Dexamethasone (DEX) is used to prevent virilization in female fetuses at risk of
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Given that treatment has to be started before the …