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May 8, 2020May 11, 2020

Genetic Testing for Mitochondrial Disease

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Genetic testing is a tool that doctors use to confirm a diagnosis of mitochondrial disease. If you or your doctor thinks you or a family member may have mitochondrial disease, ... Read more

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Genetic Counseling for Mitochondrial Disease

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If you or a family member have mitochondrial disease, you may benefit from genetic counseling. What is genetic counseling? Genetic counseling gives you information about your risks of inheriting or ... Read more

April 27, 2020April 28, 2020

How Might Mitochondrial Disease Affect My Lifespan?

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Being diagnosed with a genetic condition like mitochondrial disease can be challenging and frightening, and you may be wondering whether your disease will affect your lifespan. Does mitochondrial disease affect ... Read more

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

What Are My Reproductive Options if I Have Mitochondrial Disease?

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Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of a cell, producing most of the energy that cells need to function. In mitochondrial disease, of which there are many types, these cellular compartments cannot function properly. ... Read more

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

FAQs About Mitochondrial Disease

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Mitochondrial disease is a rare genetic disorder in which mitochondria cannot produce enough energy for a cell to work as it should. What are mitochondria? Mitochondria are small compartments that ... Read more

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Energy Management for People With Mitochondrial Disease

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Everyone has an “energy baseline” or sweet spot where we have enough energy to do the things we want to do, but having mitochondrial disease means that the body has ... Read more