Question 1

What is LifeAhead?

Accepted Answer

LifeAhead is a scientifically developed service that forecasts a woman's reproductive timeline, specifically, when she is likely to enter perimenopause and menopause.Using standard data already collected at many fertility or visits (such as ultrasound and hormone tests), LifeAhead provides a personalized forecast to guide family, career, and health planning.

Question 2

How will I get my results?

Accepted Answer

Results are typically available within about a minute after your clinician submits your data. They will appear onscreen and be sent to an email address of your choice.You'll be able to review your personalized forecast together during your consultation.

Question 3

Can I use LifeAhead on my own?

Accepted Answer

LifeAhead is provided through a clinician or fertility clinic because it relies on medical data such as ultrasound measurements and doctor guidance for interpretation.

Question 4

What does LifeAhead tell me about my fertility?

Accepted Answer

LifeAhead forecasts egg count, an essential part of fertility, but only one part of the picture. The rest comes from many other factors, including egg quality, uterine health, and male factor considerations.Use LifeAhead as a companion to inform on your fertility journey.

Question 5

Does LifeAhead measure egg quality or my chance of conceiving?

Accepted Answer

LifeAhead focuses on predicting the timing of reproductive transitions, not direct measures of egg quality or fertility outcomes. The forecast does not measure egg quality or diagnose infertility.Treat your LifeAhead forecast as a timeline cue for when fertility strongly tapers off, not as a guarantee of success or failure in any given month. Consult with your doctor for more detailed information.

Question 6

How accurate is it?

Accepted Answer

The model has been validated on large retrospective clinical datasets and shows markedly higher accuracy than population averages or single-marker tests such as AMH for most ages.It is currently undergoing further validation in clinical settings to refine precision for individual forecasting.

Question 7

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Our algorithm models how ovarian follicles are activated and depleted over time using biologically grounded mathematics developed from NSF-funded research at the University of Colorado, University of Utah, and Yale.Read more on our Insights page.

Question 8

Is my personal information secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we take data security very seriously. All personal health information is encrypted and stored securely in compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations.

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