Myths vs facts: Cardio Risk Check | Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test and Fruchtbarkeit

Myths vs. facts: Cardio Risk Check and Fertility. A standard cardio risk check (blood pressure, lipids, glucose) is evidence-based and guideline-recommended. Myths arise from direct-to-consumer genetic tests claiming a 'heart risk gene' – in reality, most genetic markers (e.g., 9p21) are weakly predictive and explain only a small fraction of risk. For fertility, hormone panels (AMH, FSH) and clinical workup are standard. Genetic tests for fertility (e.g., MTHFR, FMR1) offer mechanistic hints but not diagnosis. MyBody-X does not measure sex hormones and is not a substitute for medical evaluation. Bottom line: standard risk factors are facts; genetic 'risk scores' are often overstated. Caution against self-interpretation.