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Acceptance of fragile X premutation genetic screening in women with ovarian dysfunction.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess patient perception of fragile X premutation genetic testing (FRAX). STUDY DESIGN: 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. RESULTS: Seventy-five percent of the DOR group and 43% of the POF/EM group desired FRAX testing. Eighty-three percent wanted to assist the scientific knowledge of FRAX, even if they did not want to know their own results. POF/EM women were more concerned than DOR women about paying out-of-pocket (P = .001) and maintaining confidentiality insurance-wise (P = .07). Primary motivations for women who wanted testing were the desire to know if they have FRAX, and wanting to determine if FRAX is the cause of their ovarian dysfunction. The primary decision factor for those declining testing was unwillingness to pay out-of-pocket (75%). CONCLUSION: Women with ovarian dysfunction are interested in FRAX testing. Cost, confidentiality, and the implications for relatives are their key concerns.[1]

References

  1. Acceptance of fragile X premutation genetic screening in women with ovarian dysfunction. Pastore, L.M., Karns, L.B., Pinkerton, J.V., Silverman, L.M., Williams, C.D., Camp, T.R. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. (2006) [Pubmed]
 
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