Myths vs facts: Longevity DNA Test and Fruchtbarkeit

Myths vs facts: Longevity DNA test and fertility. A common myth is that a longevity DNA test can accurately predict fertility. In reality, certain genetic variants (e.g., in MTHFR, FMR1, or ESR1) may be associated with fertility issues, but effect sizes are small and clinical predictive power is weak. Fertility is influenced by many factors: age, hormone status, lifestyle, environment, and partner factors. A longevity test focusing on general health markers (e.g., telomere length, inflammation) is not a substitute for specific fertility diagnostics. Evidence for direct links between longevity SNPs and fertility is limited, often from GWAS with small effects. Consumers should view such tests as informative, not diagnostic. For actual fertility concerns, medical evaluation (hormone panels, ultrasound, semen analysis) is essential. MyBody-X tests are intended as lifestyle information, not medical diagnosis.