Myths vs facts: Fertility Check | Fruchtbarkeits-Test and longevity

The combination of fertility checks and longevity is surrounded by myths. A fertility test (e.g., hormone panel or DNA-based) can measure markers like AMH, FSH, or genetic risks for endometriosis, but it does not predict life expectancy. Longevity is influenced by telomere length, inflammation, lifestyle, and environment. A standalone fertility test provides no valid longevity data. The myth that good fertility automatically indicates a long life is unsupported by science. Fact: fertility and longevity share some genetic pathways (e.g., DNA repair), but effect sizes are small and not directly transferable. MyBody-X offers DNA tests that analyze single risk variants, but these do not constitute a clinical fertility diagnosis or a longevity prognosis. Caveat: No test replaces medical fertility evaluation or evidence-based longevity strategies (diet, exercise, sleep). Evidence for direct links is weak to moderate.