Objective: To explore the genetic etiology for two Chinese families affected with hypergonadotropic amenorrhea and normal number of antral follicles.
Methods: Peripheral venous blood samples were collected from the families for the extraction of genomic DNA. Mutations of FSHR and LHCGR genes were screened using PCR and Sanger sequencing. Suspected pathogenic mutations were verified in other members of the families. Bioinformatics software and NCBI were used to analyze the pathogenicity of the mutations.
Results: Two previously unreported homozygous mutations, c.419delA and c.1510C>T of the FSHR gene were found in the probands of family I and II, respectively. Pedigree and bioinformatics analysis suggested that both mutations were pathogenic. Literature review suggested that both families were affected with resistant ovary syndrome rather than premature ovarian failure.
Conclusion: Two novel mutations of the FSHR gene have been identified, which have enriched the spectrum of FSHR gene mutations and provided a basis for genetic counseling and direction for reproduction.