What Is CHARGE Syndrome?
9. Genital Abnormalities
Boys that are born with CHARGE syndrome are very likely to have a considerably smaller than usual penis. It is often also the case that their testes do not descend from inside the body. Some will have hypospadias, which means that the opening to the urethra is not found at the end of the penis as it should be.
In girls, the labia is likely to be smaller than usual. In order for the patient, whether boy or girl, to undergo puberty as usual, hormone therapy may be necessary. Their hormone level might otherwise not adjust in order to stimulate puberty as normal.
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