Name: "Fragile X Screening" - with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser by Healthful Woman
Duration: 31 min 55 s
Description: Dr. Tamar Goldwaser returns to Healthful Woman to explain Fragile X Screening. Fragile X is “the most common inherited form of intellectual disability seen in boys,” though the condition can occasionally affect girls as well. In this episode, Dr. Goldwaser reviews how Fragile X is passed on, when couples should consider screening, and more.

Dr. Tamar Goldwaser returns to Healthful Woman to explain Fragile X Screening. Fragile X is “the most common inherited form of intellectual disability seen in boys,” though the condition can occasionally affect girls as well. In this episode, Dr. Goldwaser reviews how Fragile X is passed on, when couples should consider screening, and more.

"Fragile X Screening" - with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser

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"Fragile X Screening" - with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser

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