check out the two links on the left to "The American Family Physician". The first on on the list contains alot of medical jargon, but also contains alot of easy to understand information in between. They might help you understand a little better...but by all means insist on a clearer explaination from Hope's doctors. Carriers do not have to take replacement steroids...unless they also have mild CAH, in which case they would, atleast during times of stress. Hope this helps. And don't be afraid to get a second (or even a third) opinion.