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The most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and the most common known genetic cause of autism or autism spectrum disorders. Can cause learning and behavioral challenges ranging from mild to severe.
An adult-onset condition affecting mostly males that causes tremor and affects balance and memory in some "carriers" of the Fragile X gene. It is often mistaken for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other conditions.
A condition of decreased ovarian function that can lead to reduced fertility or infertility, irregular or absent menstrual periods, and early menopause in some female "carriers" of the Fragile X gene.
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