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Increased serum FSH in female fragile X premutation carriers with either regular menstrual cycles or on oral contraceptives.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 Mar 2001
Hundscheid R D, Braat D D, Kiemeney L A, Smits A P, Thomas C M
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X premutations are known to be a risk factor for diminished ovarian function at a relatively young age. We studied endocrine profiles of female fragile X family members (n = 79) at risk of premature ovarian failure (POF). Of these 79 women aged <40 years, 45 had menstrual cycles, and 34 were using oral contraceptives. Of the women with menstrual cycles, the premutation carriers had higher serum FSH...
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