hrp0089p3-p001 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P3 | ESPE2018

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Patient’s Perspective, a Mother’s Story

Landa Allison

Statement of the Problem: Studies suggest that psychosocial factors – in addition to physical barriers – work to impair fertility and successful childbirth in women with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. This includes a reluctance to consult medical professionals as to the scope of the problem and possible solutions. This was the case with Allison Landa, who was not even successfully diagnosed with CAH until the age of 30 due to parental negligence and the terror of di...