What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

Also known as: CAH

The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys and help with a number of essential bodily functions. When the adrenal glands do not produce cortisol, which is the stress hormone, the glands become enlarged and produce more testosterone, the male hormone.

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Reviewed by: Alejandro Diaz, MD

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