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Sexual function and surgical outcome in women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to CYP21A2 deficiency: clinical perspective and the patients' perception.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2010
Nordenström Anna, Frisén Louise, Falhammar Henrik, Filipsson Helena, Holmdahl Gundela, Janson Per Olof, Thorén Marja, Hagenfeldt Kerstin, Nordenskjöld Agneta
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CONTEXT: Females with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to a CYP21A2 deficiency are exposed to androgens during fetal development, resulting in virilization of the external genitalia. Little is known about how these women feel that the disease has affected their lives regarding surgery and psychosexual adaptation. OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to investigate the correlation between the surgical results, the...
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