Understanding Fragile X
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, and behavioural and learning challenges.
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, and behavioural and learning challenges.
Fragile X-associated Conditions are inherited conditions caused by alterations (expansions) in the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
Fragile X Association of Australia is a member-based organisation and registered charity providing support to people living with Fragile X and their families and carers.
Dr Mark Livingstone is the Medical Director at the Genea clinic, in the Sydney CBD. Dr Livingstone specialises in genetic conditions requiring preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and couples requiring a second opinion who have had previous unsuccessful IVF cycles. He joins us for discussion and Q&A on IVF and PGD considerations for women who are carriers of the FMR1 premutation or the Fragile X full mutation.