Pregnancy in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

This article summarizes successful gestational management, including preconceptional considerations, adjustment of hormone replacement during pregnancy, delivery and lactation, as well as the prevention of adrenal crises. In nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, preconceptional low-dose hydrocortisone replacement normalizes the otherwise increased miscarriage rate. Pregnancy reports in rarer forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are summarized as well.

Source: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America - July 23, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Nicole Reisch Source Type: research