Abstract Objective: To analyze aspects of sexual life and fertility desire among 46, XY DSD people, including those who changed their gender. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study including 127 adults (> 16 years of age) with 46, XY DSD (83 females; 44 males) from a Single Brazilian Tertiary-Care Medical Center. Results: Sexual fantasies and masturbation were more frequent in 46, XY DSD males, whereas orgasm and sexual life satisfaction were similar in both genders. More 46, XY DSD men than women had a long-term romantic relationship. 46, XY DSD women with prenatal androgen exposure reported more fear of being romantically rejected. External genitalia appearance at birth did not impact the sexuality of 46, XY DSD women after surgical genital treatment had been completed. Overall, the sexual life was similar between 46, XY men assigned as males and those who changed to the male gender. Regarding sexual orientation, most self-reported as heterosexual (91% and 92% of women and men, respectively). The desire for fertility had a similar prevalence in both genders, but more women than men considered infertility a barrier to a long-term romantic relationship. Twelve individuals (7 males) had children; 10 out of 12 have adopted children. Conclusion: Fertility desire was shared among 46, XY DSD people, regardless of gender. Prenatal androgen exposure reduced the desire for motherhood in 46, XY women. 46, XY DSD people who changed from female to male gender presented similar sexual parameters as those assigned as males. Among females, virilized genitalia at birth did not affect sexuality once the surgical treatment is completed. Objective 46 Methods crosssectional cross sectional > ( 1 age 83 (8 females 4 TertiaryCare Tertiary Care Center Results genders longterm long term relationship rejected completed Overall orientation selfreported self 91% 91 (91 92 respectively. respectively . respectively) 7 children Conclusion 8 9 (9

O tratamento da hiperplasia supra-renal congênita por deficiência da 21-hidroxilase (HSRC-21OH) tem como objetivos repor glico e mineralocorticóides, evitar a virilização dos genitais externos, prevenir a desidratação por perda de sal, controlar o hiperandrogenismo sem afetar a velocidade de crescimento, preservar a função gonadal, fertilidade e estatura final. Relatamos a nossa experiência no acompanhamento de 96 pacientes com HSRC-21OH. Nas crianças utilizamos como glicocorticóide o acetato de cortisona (18-20 mg/m²/dia) e nos adultos a dexametasona (0,25-0,75 mg/dia). Quando necessário, a reposição do mineralocorticóide foi feita com 9alfa-fluor-hidrocortisona 50-250 µg/dia dependendo da faixa etária. Apesar da substituição adequada com glico e/ou mineralocorticóides o resultado final do tratamento da HSRC-21OH ainda deixa a desejar, principalmente em relação ao crescimento, já que a estatura final na maior parte das casuísticas está entre -1 e -2 DP em relação a estatura alvo. Novas terapêuticas da HSRC-21OH, como a associação de hidrocortisona, fludrocortisona, flutamida e testolactona ou a suprarrenalectomia cirúrgica ainda estão em fase experimental e a evolução a longo prazo é necessária para avaliar seu real efeito.

The purpose of the treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (CAH-21OH) is to replace gluco and mineralocorticoids, prevent virilization of the external genitalia, salt loss and hyperandrogenism and preserve gonadal function, fertility and final height. Our experience in the treatment of 96 patients with CAH-21OH is presented. Children have been treated with cortisone acetate (18-20 mg/m2/day) and adults with dexamethasone (0.25-0.75 mg/day). If necessary, mineralocorticoid replacement was accomplished with 9alpha-fludrocortisone, 50-250 µg/day, according to chronological age. Despite therapy with gluco and mineralocorticoids the end results for CAH-21OH is still inadequate, especially when growth is concerned; in most reports final height reaches between 1 to 2 SD bellow target height. New therapeutic approaches for CAH-21OH, such as the association of flutamide and testolactone to hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone, and even surgical or chemical adrenalectomy, are still experimental and long-term follow-up is necessary to evaluate their validity.