Which condition or health problem is more common in women who have an FMR1 mutation?
A)Emotional instability with inappropriate expression of anger
B)Patchy areas of decreased skin pigmentation
C)Progressive skeletal muscle weakness
D)Menopause before age 40 years

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Women with FMR1 mutations or trinucleotide repeat sequences that categorizes them as premutation carriers can develop fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency syndrome (FXPOI), which is an early onset of ovarian failure causing the onset of menopause in women who are premutation carriers at ages under 40 years.

Which Condition or Health Problem Is More Common in Women