Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

What is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Introduction Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of inherited genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands. These glands, located on top of the kidneys, produce hormones that regulate a variety of body functions. In CAH, a mutation in specific genes impairs the glands’ ability to produce certain hormones, leading to an overproduction of androgens, …