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[[File:CAH and NCAH Flag.jpg|thumb|CAH flag, for those with all forms of CAH]]
'''Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)''' is an [[intersex]]
CTF individuals with this
CTM individuals with this
Both CTF and CTM individuals with this
== Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ==
'''Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia''' ('''NCAH''') or '''Late Onset Congenital Adrenal Hypoplasia''' ('''LOCAH''') is a milder form of CAH that hits later in life rather than at birth. Those with this variation are only missing some of the enzymes needed for cortisol production, and this causes their adrenal glands to be abnormally large, which is what causes this variation to take place. This variation is genetic, as both parents must have at least one defective enzyme that they pass down to their child.
This variation can effect both CTM and CTF individuals, however it is more commonly found in CTF individuals. This variation tends to have effect around the pre-teen years in both CTF and CTM individuals. This variation is different than CAH alone, as it does not put the child at risk of death, due to its mild nature.
CTF individuals with this variation tend to have the premature development of pubic hair, irregular menstruation, severe acne, and excessive body hair. They may or may not be able to reproduce, and may also have hyperandrogenism. CTM individuals with this variation tend to have early balding, acne, chronic prostatitis, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In some cases they may also have [[Agenital|undersized testicles]].<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.verywellhealth.com/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia-overview-2616550}}</ref>
Some with this variation may show no signs of it at all, and go their entire life without knowing they have it.
== Lipoid Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ==
'''Lipoid Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia''' or '''Lipoid CAH''' is an extreme form of CAH, in which both the adrenal glands and gonadal glands (the glands above the testicles and/or ovaries) does not function properly. This causes not only the adrenal
Those with this
== Genetics/Causes ==▼
▲Those with this condition most commonly have a vagina (regardless of whether they have XY or XX chromosomes), however they may have ambiguous genitals or a penis as well, as well as hyperpigmented skin (meaning their skin tone is darker than expected.) Those with this condition often experience weakness and trouble with eating, and can get severely ill due to the lack of horomones as well as salt over-production or under-procution within the system. This can be treated with horomone replacement therapy and similar treatments to the kidneys.
Those with these
This variation can also be caused by defects in the ''CYP17A1'' gene or defects in the gene that encodes the enzyme steroid ''11β-hydroxylase''.
▲== Genetics ==
▲Those with these conditions typically were concieved by someone with CAH or Lipoid CAH themselves as well. This means that at least one or more of the concieving parents usually have these conditions, however this is not always the case.
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Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia was discovered in 1957 by French biochemist Jacques Decourt.
== Flag ==
The CAH flag was made by tumblr user trans-androgynous on Dec 17th, 2021. The shades of red, especially the top stripe, were derived from the color purple. The purple middle stripe stands for Intersex people. <ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://trans-androgynous.tumblr.com/post/670879709220995072/pride-flag-for-individuals-with-congenital-adrenal}}</ref>
== References ==
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