Susan,Just ignore the rude reply that you received. An article written by MDs at Tripler Medical Center in Hawaii, Ann Carlson--a genetic counsellor at Cornell Medical Center, The Endocrine Society, and The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation all define CAH as an autosomal recessive genetic DISEASE. I believe that they know what they are talking about. This message board is usually extremely helpful with all types of questions. I wonder why the person who replied didn't want to give their name?? Good Luck and God bless you.