In one form of intersex, called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), an XX fetus has adrenal glands that secrete excess androgens, causing the external genitalia to become partially masculinized. Which other situation might result in the same abnormality?

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A woman taking testosterone during her pregnancy can lead to masculinization of the external genitalia in an XX fetus, similar to the effects seen in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

In One Form of Intersex, Called Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)