Fertility & Reproductive Health · Pregnancy & Labor · Menstrual Health · Reproductive Hormones · Reproductive Health Genes
This report reads your DNA and sorts every result into one of five plain-language groups, so you can see at a glance what deserves attention and what does not. Nothing here is a diagnosis. A flagged result means your genetics place you above or below the average person for that trait — a reason to ask a question, not a reason to worry.
Fertility & Reproductive Health — Female reproductive health is influenced by a complex interaction of genetics, hormones, and environmental factors. Genetics plays a significant role in determining a woman's predisposition to fertility issues, menstrual cycle irregularities, and reproductive hormone imbalances.
These are ordered by how closely they relate to your flagged results — not generic health advice. Marrow does not prescribe, dose, or tell you to take anything. Diet and lifestyle changes are listed first because they are yours to make. Anything you would swallow is listed separately, by name only, as something to raise with a clinician who knows your history and your medications.
Aim to reduce use of pressed wood products and seek out alternatives when possible.
Avoid Phthalate To avoid phthalate exposure, check product labels and choose phthalate-free options for personal care items, plastics (look for recycling codes 3 and 7 or the letters 'V' or 'PVC'), and household products.
Use exhaust fans in kitchens and ensure proper ventilation when cooking at high temperatures to reduce indoor levels of PAHs.
Avoid Noise Pollution Minimize exposure to loud environments by using noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs, especially in areas known for high noise levels such as construction sites, concerts, and busy urban streets.
Avoid Spicy Food Eliminate or significantly reduce consumption of foods high in spices, such as hot peppers, curry, and salsa, from your daily diet.
Reduce consumption of animal fats, since dioxins accumulate in fat tissue.
Aim to do this 3-5 times a week, preferably in the evening before bed to help improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
Use a water filter certified to remove arsenic if you rely on well water, opt for arsenic-tested rice or rice products, and avoid using contaminated pesticides or herbicides in gardening or farming.
Avoid Coffee and Tea After Iron-Rich Meals Wait at least an hour after consuming an iron-rich meal before drinking coffee to ensure optimal iron absorption from your meal.
These came up in the research behind your flagged results. They are listed by name so you can ask about them. Marrow is not recommending them, and gives no dose. Supplements interact with prescription medication and with each other — that conversation belongs with your clinician.
Of the 30 results in this package, these 4 came back furthest from the population average. Each one below explains what it is, where you sit, and which report it came from. Start here.
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The assessment of abnormal vaginal bleeding typically involves a detailed personal medical history and a physical examination, including pelvic examination.
Further diagnostic procedures might include ultrasounds, blood tests to check hormone levels, and sometimes a biopsy to rule out endometrial pathology.
Treatment options vary based on the cause and may include hormonal therapies, such as birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs), medications to control bleeding, or surgical treatments.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Key Takeaways: Genes affecting fertility may impact puberty and menopause.
Even without heritability numbers, managing risk factors like diet and not smoking, can help mitigate your overall risk.
Risk factors include age, smoking, over/underweight, past sexually transmitted infections, alcohol use, and PCOS.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Uterine fibroids are benign growths that develop in the walls of the uterus.
They can vary in size – some are so small that they can’t be seen by the human eye, while others are so large that they can alter the shape of the uterus [R, R].
In the US, 70-80% of women may be diagnosed with uterine fibroids before they turn 50 [R, R, R].
Not everything in a genetic report is a warning. These came back protective or better than average.
Factors that might increase the risk of developing ovarian cysts include: Hormonal imbalances, like those caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Early menstruation onset, typically before age 11.
Pelvic infections that spread to the ovaries.
The exact causes of preterm labor can be difficult to pinpoint, but several factors are known to increase the risk: Multiple pregnancies: Twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples are more likely to be born prematurely.
Previous preterm birth Maternal health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, and chronic conditions like heart and kidney disease Pregnancy complications: like preeclampsia, placental problems (e.g., placenta previa), or intrauterine growth restriction Smoking, alcohol use, and illicit drug use during pregnancy.
Other risk factors include certain medications and health conditions, use of intrauterine devices (IUD), and stress.
Up to 55% of people who menstruate may have heavy periods.
If you have high genetic risk or experience symptoms, talk to your healthcare professional about the best actions to take.
The remaining results, grouped by what they mean. Every one of these is explained in full — with the genes and variants behind it — in the technical version of this report.
Genetics is a predisposition, not a verdict. The single most useful thing you can do with this document is take it to a clinician and talk through the flagged findings — especially any that line up with symptoms you already have or conditions that run in your family. Nothing here changes: your DNA is the same at 60 as it is today, so this report does not expire.
Genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from a buccal (cheek) swab using a genome-wide array. Results are derived from peer-reviewed genome-wide association data and, where applicable, published clinical guidelines. Each report was scored independently against its own reference set. Percentile figures describe where your result sits relative to a reference population.
This is a laboratory-developed test. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Genotyping does not detect all variants in the genes assessed; the absence of a flagged result does not exclude risk. Predisposition is probabilistic and is modified by environment, lifestyle, ancestry and family history. Results must be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional and must not be used alone to diagnose, treat, or alter any medication regimen. Marrow does not recommend, prescribe, or dose any supplement or medication.
| Performing laboratory | Gene by Gene, Ltd. |
| Laboratory address | 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008 |
| CLIA certification | CLIA #45D1102202 |
| CAP accreditation | CAP #7212851 · accredited through 7 October 2027 |
| Laboratory Director | Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP) |
| Specimen type | Buccal (cheek) swab — genomic DNA |
| Accession | MRW-26-A91B96 |
| Date reported | 29 July 2026 |
This specimen was tested at Gene by Gene, Ltd., 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008, under CLIA #45D1102202 and CAP #7212851. Laboratory Director: Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP). Marrow Health is not a clinical laboratory and does not perform testing; Marrow prepares and delivers this report from data produced by the performing laboratory named above. Report generated 29 July 2026 · Accession MRW-26-A91B96 · © 2026 Marrow Health.