Scientific Programme & Abstracts from the International Meeting in Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE)

impe0096p144 | Sex Differentiation, Gonads and Gynaecology, and Sex Endocrinology | IMPE2023

The Pre- and Postnatal Influence of Androgens in the Psychosexual Development of Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Loch Batista Rafael , Inacio Marlene , Madureira Guiomar , Miranda Mirela , Gomes Larissa , Rodrigues Andresa , Funari Mariana , Bachega Tania , Bilharinho Mendonca Berenice

Introduction: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders. Defects in the 21-hydroxylase (21OH) enzyme make up 90% of CAH. These defects result in androgen excess in salt-wasting or simple virilizing forms. As androgens play a role in human psychosexual development, this study was designed to evaluate the impact of androgens on the psychosexuality of individuals with CAH due to 21OH deficiency.<strong...