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CAH can cause rapid growth and bone development during childhood due to higher-than-normal androgen levels. Children with CAH may experience early growth spurts and have bones that appear more developed than typical for their age. However, despite being tall during childhood, people with CAH often end up with a Show Full Answer

CAH can cause rapid growth and bone development during childhood due to higher-than-normal androgen levels. Children with CAH may experience early growth spurts and have bones that appear more developed than typical for their age. However, despite being tall during childhood, people with CAH often end up with a shorter-than-expected adult height. This happens because the rapid early growth can end prematurely. Additionally, the glucocorticoid medications (like hydrocortisone) used to treat classic CAH can suppress growth.

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