Fertility Screening
Our screening detects numerous genetic changes associated with infertility to give you vital information on your fertility journey.
What Is Rodinia, Or Fertility Screening?
Rodinia is a new test that screens for genetic changes (mutations) associated with infertility. By identifying the genetic cause of infertility, your fertility treatment provider will be able to take informed decisions on the best clinical management for you, which will help increase your chances of conceiving.
Rodinia is suitable for couples or individuals experiencing pregnancy delay, young people with a suspected disorder of sex development and people with a family history of infertility.
What’s Included In Our Fertility Screening?
20-minute appointment (40 minutes for couples)
Samples using a buccal swab
A scan report
All digital images emailed after the scan for free
The Infertility Issues And Their Causes We Can Test For
Rodinia offers a female and a male infertility panel which detect numerous genetic mutations associated with infertility. Both panels also test for whole, partial and mosaic* sex chromosome changes which can cause fertility problems. *Mosaicism refers to the condition of having two or more sets of cells that differ genetically from one another.
Female infertility panel (55 genes)
Includes testing of the X chromosomes, and disorders such as primary ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
Male infertility panel (40 genes)
Includes testing of X and Y chromosomes, including Y-chromosome microdeletions, and disorders such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, like Kallmann syndrome.
Haemophilia and Thrombosis panel (22 mutations)
Haemophilia and Thrombosis panel is available upon request and could be beneficial to couples or individuals with more than one miscarriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Infertility is the inability to achieve and maintain a pregnancy and is considered a major disease of the reproductive system. Infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 couples worldwide. In couples experiencing pregnancy delay, male infertility accounts for about 35% and female infertility for about 45% of the cases. The remaining cases are caused by a combination of male and female factors. 10-15% of men and women have genetic changes associated with infertility. Infertility genetic testing can identify these mutations, providing your healthcare provider with invaluable knowledge that will help them choose the best treatment plan for you.
