Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) An information leaflet for patients and families

PATIENT MATERIALS

English

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic condition that affects hormone production, leading to issues like dehydration, early puberty, or unusual genital development in girls. It’s managed with daily hormone treatment, and prenatal care may be offered in some cases to reduce symptoms before birth.

Українська

Вроджена гіперплазія надниркових залоз (CAH) – це генетичний стан, який впливає на вироблення гормонів, що призводить до таких проблем, як зневоднення, раннє статеве дозрівання або незвичайний розвиток геніталій у дівчаток. It’s вдалося з щоденним гормональним лікуванням, і в деяких випадках може бути запропонована пренатальна допомога для зменшення симптомів до народження.

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