The main role of adrenal steroids is to regulate electrolyte and water levels in the kidneys.
[1] This steroid also increases the urine volume as a result of its ability to decrease the retention of water within the kidney.
[2] CAH commonly causes overproduction of androgens, glucocorticoid treatment is used to reduce Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and reduce the production of androgens allowing for symptoms of CAH to be managed though treatment is required to be continued regularly for life or symptoms may return.
[5][6][7] Androstenedione and testosterone originating from the adrenal glands can also be aromatized into the estrogens estrone and estradiol, respectively, in various tissues.
[5][6][7] Transformation of adrenal androgens into potent androgens and estrogens is involved in sebum production, skin oiliness, acne, pubic and body hair growth, hirsutism, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and other functions and conditions.
[5][6][7] A deficiency or excess amount of adrenal steroid can be a sign for various health problems and treatments can lead to significant complications.
A study was conducted observing the relationship between the level of adrenal steroid hormones with obesity among young boys aged between six and fourteen years.
[8] In addition, future study should be conducted concerning the low levels of androgens found in overweight boys during the postpubescent stage of life.