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Can congenital adrenal hyperplasia be prevented?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/05/2023

There is no way to prevent congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). However, if parents are aware of risk factors for CAH or have a family history of CAH, it is best to seek genetic counseling before seeking pregnancy.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.