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Fragile X premutation in women: recognizing the health challenges beyond primary ovarian insufficiency.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Mar 2017
Hoyos Luis R, Thakur Mili
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X premutation carriers have 55-200 CGG repeats in the 5' untranslated region of the FMR1 gene. Women with this premutation face many physical and emotional challenges in their life. Approximately 20% of these women will develop fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI). In addition, they suffer from increased rates of menstrual dysfunction, diminished ovarian reserve, reduction in age of...
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