I may have CAH
12/8/99 1:46 PM
I am a 28 yr. old female with a lot of facial hair; fortunatley it's blond and not too noticeable unless you look up close. I have to shave my chin, and it's very embarrassing. None of my doctors have ever addressed the issue, and I am too embarrassed to discuss it openly with them. I started developing breasts at the age of 8, yet I wear only size 34A bra now. I started my period when I was 10, but only had it once; then I started again around 12, and sometimes it would be regular for 3-4 months, then I'd skip it for 5-6 months. From the time I was about 18, it regulated. I am 5 ft. 2 in. tall, and weigh 96 pounds. Basically, I feel like I have the body of a 12 year old girl. I read that sometimes people with CAH develop early and stop growing sooner. I also have trouble concentrating, and am moody and irritable a lot. I always thought it was from PMS, but I now wonder if I may have CAH. I don't have any sexual problems; but I do tire very easily. Is there somewhere that I can get more information about CAH? What type of doctor should I see? And is there any advise anyone can give me? When I read some of your comments, it really upset me because I can relate to them; and it's something I don't talk about to anyone because no one understands. Any replies would be appreciated.
J.
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