The Role Of Genetic Testing In Women’s Health And Cancer Screening

                                             


Genetic testing is a useful way to assess the risk of women’s cancer, Endometriosis, and PCOS. Knowledge is a powerful tool, and genetic testing empowers you to make informed decisions about your health and body.

Your genes don’t lie!

Your genetic build was determined at the time of your conception. It is an entity that cannot be altered. The combination of your genetics and your lifestyle results in your current health. Hence, if you want to be healthy, all you need to do is make simple modifications in your lifestyle based on the study of your genetics.

You need a personalized lifestyle to prevent women’s health conditions because you are unique

Yes, you are unique, genetically. Therefore, what works for your sister might not have the same effects on you. The basics of personalizing your lifestyle is your genetics - it can help you in tailoring your nutrition and fitness plan according to what suits your body.

How does genetic testing work?

The millions of cells in the human body contain DNA that is made up of four nucleotides Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C). The complete set of the combination of these form the genotype. These minute differences make each of us unique. Genetic testing  identifies such differences with genetic markers called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Your genetic test genotypes your DNA to identify SNPs that influence your genetic predisposition to various health conditions and traits. This information is then reported and shared with you along with corrective lifestyle recommendations and genetic counselling.

Your DNA is extracted through your saliva sample that is collected in a test kit that you can order at home. It is a non invasive, age agnostic test that reports your genetic risks and actions you should take to prevent them. 

How to prevent women’s health conditions like PCOS, breast cancer, endometriosis with the help of your genetic test report?

  • Your report can be your guide for your life and help you stay healthy. Based on the risks that you are predisposed to, you can:
  • Understand more about your body and its requirements
  • Change your lifestyle as per reported recommendations to delay/prevent the onset of the mentioned health risks
  • Tailor your nutritional requirements for optimizing vitamin & mineral absorption, and enhancing metabolism 
  • Plan your fitness routine to enable your body to use it to the best of its ability
  • Keep an on on the symptoms of health conditions you have a risk for
  • Personalize your health checkups and their regularity
  • Strategize an treatment action plan in consultation with your doctor to cure/manage the disease in its initial stages if it develops

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