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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects your adrenal glands and causes imbalances in the levels of certain hormones. It can be mild or severe.

Adrenal glands

Find out about your adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys and make several important hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol.

Hormonal system

The endocrine (hormonal) system influences your metabolism, growth and other functions. Learn more about what it is and related conditions.

Intersex variation

Intersex variations are caused by physical, hormonal or chromosomal differences. Learn more about intersex variation and what causes it here.

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