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Folate Optimization: MTHFR and Fertility

MTHFR variants affect the conversion of folate into the active form. Learn how this can affect you if you are trying to get pregnant.

Genetic Causes of Male Infertility

Almost 10% of couples worldwide struggle with infertility. Learn more about your genetic susceptibility and dig deeper into the lifestyle factors that could affect your sperm.

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Infertility and Genetics (for Women)

Your genes may be playing a role in your infertility — and knowing which genetic variants you carry may help you figure out solutions to try.

Dads matter: MTHFR variants in fathers affect miscarriage risk

Dads matter – in conception, pregnancy, and throughout life. It is easy to see how prospective moms need to clean up their diets, exercise, and sleep well before getting pregnant, but recent studies show that a dad’s MTHFR variants also affect infertility and miscarriage risk.

Fertility Summary Report

The Feritility Summary Reports is a quick overview of both fertility-related genetics articles as well as some detoxification articles, which could tangentially link to fertility. Please see the linked articles for details and complete references. Please wait for the page to load completely and the genotypes to show up before … Read more

Twins: Genetic SNPs that Increase the Odds of Having Twins

Twins tend to ‘run in families’, which is a colloquial way of saying that there is a hereditary component that increases the likelihood of having twins. Check your genetic data (women only :-) to see if you are more likely to have twins.