When the newborn female is born with ambiguous genitalia, the follow-up investigation discovers adrenogenital syndrome (also called congenital adrenal hyperplasia). The parents why the baby's genitalia looks more male than female. The nurse would explain that:

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Adrenogenital syndrome (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) is a genetic disorder in which the adrenal gland produces excess androgens (male hormones), leading to virilization (masculinization) of the external genitalia in females. This can cause ambiguity in the appearance of the genitalia, which may look more male than female. This is due to the excess androgens, rather than a lack of female hormones or the presence of both male and female sex organs. The disorder does not affect the sex chromosomes, so option D is incorrect.

When the Newborn Female Is Born with Ambiguous Genitalia, the Follow-Up