The external genitalia of a human female with CAH often have a masculine form at birth as a result of overproduction of androgens by the fetal

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CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) is a genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands in the fetus. In females with CAH, the adrenal glands produce excessive amounts of male sex hormones, including androgens, which cause the external genitalia to become masculinized. Ovaries, pituitary gland, and testes do not play a significant role in the development of external genitalia in females.

The External Genitalia of a Human Female with CAH Often