Pediatric Specialties
Pediatric endocrinology and diabetes
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic condition that is present from birth. In people with classic CAH, the adrenal glands cannot make essential hormones called cortisol and aldosterone, and instead make too much of several male-type hormones called androgens. In girls with CAH this can lead to more male-like genitalia.
Treatment
Treatment for CAH requires taking medications that replace the missing cortisol and aldosterone, and missing these medications can be life-threatening. Growth and pubertal development also need to be closely monitored in children with CAH, as these processes can be affected by under- or over-treatment.
Getting in touch with usReferrals and appointments
Clinic information
Our endocrine specialists provide diagnostics, consultations and treatment options in all areas of general endocrinology as well as providing expert care for specific endocrine disorders. Our specialty endocrinology clinics include:
- Pediatric diabetes clinic
- Primary pediatric endocrine clinic
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) clinic
Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic
2521 Stockton Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA
The pediatric endocrinology clinic is located in the Glassrock Building on the UC Davis Health campus.
View map and directionsFor physician referrals or appointments
To see one of our specialists, a referral is required from your child’s primary care physician.
