Difficulty achieving a pregnancy? Find out how the new "Rodinia" test can help you

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Difficulty achieving a pregnancy? Find out how the new "Rodinia" test

WHAT IS Rodinia?

Rodinia is a new test that detects genetic changes (mutations) associated with infertility. By identifying the genetic cause of infertility, your healthcare provider will be able to make informed and accurate decisions about the most appropriate clinical treatment for your case, which will help increase your chances of pregnancy.

Rodinia is suitable for those couples or individuals who are experiencing a delay in pregnancy, young people who have suspected disorders of sexual development and individuals with a family history of infertility.

HOW WILL Rodinia HELP ME?

Identifies the genetic disorder associated with infertility.

It enables an accurate prognosis.

It helps your doctor decide the most optimal treatment for you.

Increases the chances of a successful pregnancy.

Inform your doctor about complications that may arise from treatment, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

It informs you and your doctor whether early intervention is helpful.

WHO IS THE RODINIA ADDRESSED TO?

Couples or individuals who are experiencing delays in pregnancy.

Women who have irregular or absent menstrual cycles.

Men with low sperm count, irregular sperm shape or movement.

Individuals with external characteristics that indicate a syndrome related to sexual development.

Couples or individuals who are planning to undergo assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment.

Candidates for sperm or egg donation.

Individuals with a family history of infertility.

HOW CAN DIAGNOSTICS BE IMPROVED THROUGH GENETIC INFERTILITY TESTING?

By identifying the genetic causes of infertility, genetic testing can guide us to more personalized medical treatment and help us determine the most appropriate fertility treatment for each individual or couple.

In men with azoospermia, Y-Chromosome genetic testing is recommended by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, as it may identify men who have a chance of recovering sperm through testicular sperm extraction*.

In women with primary ovarian failure, genetic tests provide early identification, which provides valuable information regarding the possibility of ovarian extraction or cryopreservation (freezing of the ovaries) at a young age to preserve fertility.

*American Society for Reproductive Medicine Practice Committee. Diagnostic evaluation of the infertile male: committee opinion (2015).

WHAT DOES Rodinia TEST?

Rodinia offers an infertility panel for women and one for men, through which multiple genetic mutations associated with infertility are detected. Also, both panels test for complete, partial and mosaic* sex chromosome changes that can cause fertility problems.

*Mosaicism refers to the condition of having two or more sets of cells that differ genetically from each other.

FEMALE INFERTILITY PANEL (55 genes)

Includes X chromosome testing and disorders such as primary ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

MALE INFERTILITY PANEL (40 genes)

Includes X and Y chromosome testing, including Y chromosome microdeletions and disorders such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, such as Kallmann syndrome.

ADDITIONAL PANEL

Hemophilia and Thrombosis Panel

(22 mutations)

The Hemophilia and Thrombosis Panel is an additional panel that is offered based on patient request and may be helpful in couples or individuals who have had repeated miscarriages.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER TRIAL WITH Rodinia?

Doctors use different methods to treat infertility. Based on the Rodinia results, doctors can identify the most appropriate treatment for you, taking into account possible complications.

Central Intermedica, Panorama Street (Tirana)

Phone: 042 200 600

www.intermedica.al

[email protected]

 


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