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8. Experimental prenatal CAH treatments

Those with a family history of CAH have higher risks of developing this disorder. Genetic tests might be part of the diagnosis process for newborn babies in the USA. The inherited CHA element encourages some doctors to experiment with prenatal treatments to women from families with CAH. Giving steroids to pregnant women is one of the suggested ways of avoiding female genital mutation. However, others express serious reservations about the use of powerful steroids during pregnancy, even if the woman only takes them for a short time.

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