Genetic Steroid Disorders

By David E. Reichman, Zev Rosenwaks

Genetic Steroid Disorders
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Human genetic steroid defects have profound impacts on the reproductive potential of affected individuals. Fortunately, advances in our understanding of the genetic and physiologic nuances of these disorders have led to the successful restoration of fertility for patients with several such diseases. In this chapter, the genetic steroid disorders will be explored with respect to their effects on human reproduction, the mechanisms whereby fertility is limited or precluded will be described, and existing as well as emerging therapies for genetic steroid enzyme deficiencies outlined.

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