| Literature DB >> 24355046 |
David E Reichman1, Perrin C White2, Maria I New3, Zev Rosenwaks4.
Abstract
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most frequently encountered genetic steroid disorder affecting fertility. Steroid hormones play a crucial role in sexual development and reproductive function; patients with either 21- hydroxylase or 11β-hydroxylase deficiency thus face immense challenges to their fertility. Given the relevance of CAH in reproductive medicine as well as the diagnostic challenges posed by the phenotypic overlap with polycystic ovary syndrome, we review the reproductive pahophysiology of both classic and nonclassic CAH and present contemporary treatment options.Entities:
Keywords: 11b-hydroxylase; 21 hydroxylase; CAH; genotype; infertility; phenotype; steroidogenesis
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24355046 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.11.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Fertil Steril ISSN: 0015-0282 Impact factor: 7.329