Table 1

Frequency of serious and debilitating manifestations in AFD carriers (n=60)

AFD manifestations Number reported by 20 women
TIAs and CVAs17
Renal failure2
Mitral valve replacement3
Disabling neuropathic pain2
Fibromyalgia5
Personality disorder/suicidal thoughts5
Total34

  • The mean age of this cohort was 44.9 years (95% CI 41.01, 48.79).