Congenital adrenal hyperplasia market

May 09, 2025

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of inherited genetic disorders that affect adrenal gland function, most commonly caused by a deficiency in the enzyme 21-hydroxylase. This enzyme deficiency disrupts the production of cortisol and often aldosterone, leading to hormonal imbalances and excess androgen p...

Aug 15, 2022

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare inherited autosomal recessive disorder defined by a lack of one of the enzymes required to produce specific hormones. In the United States and Europe, the most prevalent type of CAH, 21 hydroxylase deficiency, affects around 1:10,000 to 1:15,000 people. The estimated C...