3-beta-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency

3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands and impairs their ability to produce certain hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones are essential for controlling many body processes, including metabolism and blood pressure. Depending on the severity of the deficit, people with this illness may exhibit symptoms like dehydration, low blood sugar, salt-wasting, and aberrant sexual development. Hormone replacement therapy is frequently used as a form of treatment to control hormonal imbalances and reduce associated symptoms.