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Gender role behavior, sexuality, and psychosocial adaptation in women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to CYP21A2 deficiency.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Sept 2009
Frisén Louise, Nordenström Anna, Falhammar Henrik, Filipsson Helena, Holmdahl Gundela, Janson Per Olof, Thorén Marja, Hagenfeldt Kerstin, Möller Anders, Nordenskjöld Agneta
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CONTEXT: Gender-atypical behavior has been described in young girls as well as in women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to a CYP21A2 deficiency. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to assess health-related, psychosexual, and psychosocial parameters and correlate the results to CYP21A2 genotype. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-two Swedish women with CAH and age-matched controls completed a 120-item...
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