METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL FOR REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS AND INFORMING TREATMENT THEREFROM

摘要

The invention provides methods for analyzing a patient's potential for achieving ongoing pregnancy with respect to a specific fertility treatment. The methods involve obtaining a sample containing microorganisms from an individual, identifying a number of specific microorganisms present in an individual, and comparing these microorganisms to those known to be associated with reproductive success. The individual is then informed of her or his potential reproductive success based upon the results of the comparison.