In the last 15 years multiple advances have been made in the description of genetic characteristics, function of the protein encoded by the FMR1 gene (FMRP), pharmacological management and the description, in carriers of the premutation, of the Fragile X associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) and fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI) 3-5. Here, FMR1 is linked to premature ovarian failure 1.