Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited condition in which the adrenal glands become enlarged or overgrow. Girls with CAH may have an enlarged part of the female genitals at birth. They may have male-like features as they grow. Boys with CAH are born with normal genitals. They may develop adult male features as early as two or three years of age.

Publications

• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Handbook for Parents
• Hiperplasia Adrenal Congénita: Libro de Informacion para los Padres (En Español)
• Things to Know About Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (PDF, English/Spanish)
• Newborn Screening Educational Materials

Resources

• Clinical Care Coordination Consultants – Click on the “Pediatric Endocrinology Consultants” link.
  CARES (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Research, Education and Support) Foundation, Inc.– A non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of families and individuals affected by Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, David A. Hatch, M.D. – CAH and its role in the development of genitalia. Graphic picture, not for children.
• National Adrenal Diseases Foundation – A non-profit organization providing support, information, and education for individuals with adrenal disease.
• The Magic Foundation – A non-profit organization dedicated to children whose physical growth is affected by CAH.