A number of researchers have suggested that there is an inverse relationship between the prenatal concentrations of testosterone and language development i.e., higher concentrations of testosterone are related to slow language development, and vice versa.

However, accurate measurements of prenatal testosteornes are difficult to obtain. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) genetic condition occuring in 1 in 15,000 live births, and exposes the developing fetus to higher than normal levels of prenatal androgens.

This study will compare the language ability of girls with and without CAH to determine whether increased exposure to prenatal testosterone may compromise language development.

Who can participate?
•    Females with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

If you would like to participate, or find out more about this study, please contact Lauren Hollier using our online contact form or phone 08 6488 2479

Investigators: Lauren Hollier, Murray Maybery, Andrew Whitehouse