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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]] variation that effects 1 in every 10,000 to 18,000 individuals. Those with this variation have adrenal glands (glands above the kidneys that produce hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone) that do not properly function in adrenal hormone production. Because of this, hormone production is affected in both [[CTM]] and [[CTF]] individuals alike.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_adrenal_hyperplasia}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000411.htm}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355205}}</ref>
CTF individuals with this variation typically have an [[Clitoromegaly|enlarged clitoris]], [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]], or a penis, however they may have a vagina as well. Although they may appear fully female at birth (if they have a vagina,) upon puberty they have a tendency to grow excessive body hair and facial hair, have severe acne, and irregular or absent periods. They may or may not be fertile, and able to reproduce. Because of this, they tend to fall under [[hyperandrogenism]] as well. One with this variation may also have [[AFAB Hypogonadism|AFAB hypogonadism]] due to the ovaries possibly being effected by the testosterone, however this is not always the case.
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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 hormone production to be effected, but the testosterone and estrogen production to be effected as well.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4316413/}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://myriadwomenshealth.com/diseases/lipoid-congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/}}</ref>
Those with this variation 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 variation often experience weakness and trouble with eating, and can get severely ill due to the lack of hormones as well as salt over-production or under-procution within the system. This can be treated with hormone replacement therapy and similar treatments to the kidneys.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/lipoid-congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia}}</ref>
== Genetics/Causes ==
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== 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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