Description:
Genetic assessment of the infertile patient can provide an incredible amount of insight and perspective. Understanding your patient's genetic risk variants can provide clarity, and give more choice back to patients who are genetically vulnerable to infertility. Introduction of clinically relevant SNPs in the infertile population, and to correlate functional testing. Considerations surrounding treatment strategies in a clinical IVF setting.
Learning Objectives:
- Genetic testing options in the Infertility populations.
- Single Nucleotide Polymorphism risk variants seen in the sub fertile patient.
- Review of genetically guided functional testing in the infertility patient.
- Implications of insight into a patients genetics risk factors for future treatment strategy.
Dr. Tracy Malone has a clinical focus on Reproductive medicine, and In vitro fertilization. Dr. Malone completed a bachelor degree in Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University, and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic medicine as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Co-founder and Medical Director of Conceive Health Clinic – Canada’s Naturopathic Reproductive Medical Clinic specializing in Integrative Fertility Care, Preconception Care, and In Vitro Fertilization support. Dr. Malone’s private practice is located within Ontario’s largest fertility clinic, Trio Fertility Partners. The unique integrative clinical model emphasizes preconception care, environmental medicine and reproductive medicine. Dr. Malone is currently involved in several research initiatives investigating antioxidants, botanicals, and environmental factors that effect reproduction, and pregnancy.