Fragile X premutations are associated with primary ovarian insufficiency when the patient presents with amenorrhea, but the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) CGG repeat count among cycling women with low ovarian reserve (diminished ovarian reserve [DOR]) is not yet established.
This was a cross-sectional survey of women with elevated follicle stimulating hormone levels with (premature ovarian failure or early menopause [POF/EM], n = 20) or without (diminished ovarian reserve [DOR], n = 20) amenorrhea.Seventy-five percent participated.