Donor 18172 and Questionably Concerning Gene

Tishtash

Hello! I was wondering if anyone used Donor 18172. MY IVF clinic required that I received genetic counseling with an outside company called GeneScreen Counseling LLC. The counselor told me that there is a "trend" of even recessive carriers of POLG gene mutations "having Parkinsonism later in adulthood." She said this was based on some reports by outside labs, but couldn't give me any further data. She also wouldn't send me the actual reports despite repeated requests. She only sent me two sources that I had already seen that were not concerning. I then spoke to some other counselors who couldn't verify what she was saying. I am a physician so I know how to make sense of medical data, but it seemed ridiculous to make statement with no actual interpretable evidence. I was wondering if anyone has heard anything similar from their genetic counselors. I was very excited about this donor and the whole process, but am now confused and worried but something that is probably fine. I also do not mean to worry anyone, but am just trying to get some clarity.

Thank you!