Fertility

Struggling with trying to conceive? Genetic variants — along with environmental factors — play a role in infertility.  

Infertility - Women

The CDC estimates that 12% of women overall in the US have impaired fertility. For women over age 30, that statistic rises to 25%! 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.

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PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that causes an increase in androgen hormone production in women. It also increases the risk of infertility. PCOS affects 5 -10% of premenopausal women, and genetics plays a large role in whether you have PCOS.

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Dads Matter: MTHFR variants and sperm

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.

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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.

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