Menstrual disorders and endocrine profiles in fragile X carriers prior to 40 years of age: a pilot study.
This prospective study reports serum hormone measurements associated with menopause in fragile X carriers (n = 9, age between 31-40 years). These results demonstrate the occurrence of premature ovarian failure.
Braat
D D
DD
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Hospital Nijmegen St Radboud, The Netherlands. d.braat@obgyn.azn.nl
Smits
A P
AP
Thomas
C M
CM
D000328:Adult; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000097:blood*; D006579:Heterozygote; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood*; D011446:Prospective Studies
D011374:Progesterone; D004958:Estradiol; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone