Odds of Having Twins with IVF | Infertility

One of the biggest risks from infertility treatments, particularly assisted reproductive technologies like inseminations and in vitro fertilization is multiple pregnancy. The risk of twins can occur in up to 30% of pregnancies that result from assisted reproductive technologies. Multiple pregnancy is not always a desired outcome.

Twin pregnancies are generally safe and generally go very well. However, there is an increased risk as compared to single pregnancies of premature labor that can result in damage to the fetus, including to the fetal lungs, to the fetal eyes and to the fetal brain. Also, premature deliveries can result in significant immaturity of lung function, causing the baby to require a respirator at the time of birth.

It is important to minimize the risks of multiple pregnancy. There are many measures being taken by reproductive endocrinologists at this time to do just that. In vitro fertilization offers significant advantages over insemination in controlling multiple pregnancy. In insemination treatment, sperm is injected into the uterus and as many eggs as a woman has that are mature can potentially fertilize.

In in vitro fertilization, however, there's control because only the number of embryos transferred into the uterus by the physician can result in pregnancy. Even if we transferred two embryos into a woman at the time of embryo transfer, there's still approximately a two out of three chance or even higher that only one will take if pregnancy occurs.

However, we try to minimize the risks by being very careful about the number of embryos to transfer. In women who are younger, we transfer less embryos, even sometimes just a single embryo. In women who are older, however, it's often better to transfer more embryos than one because the chances of implantation per embryo diminish with age.

Should a twin pregnancy, a triple pregnancy or higher occur, selective reduction of fetuses can be achieved using a needle and potassium chloride solution. However, this process is often emotionally and physically difficult for couples and should be avoided by taking good care to consider the risks of multiple pregnancy in every therapy and being certain to know when to transfer more than one embryo.

[roxieangel]

Babies complete our family. I am totally infertile due to cancer. I went for IVF to have a baby. It was a success for me. I had two beautiful twins daughters from IVF. I am thankful to those who incourage me to go for it.Thank you every one for standing with me in my difficult time.

[midnightkt]

Hello! I’m a twin and I was at first born with complications and was in the hospital for 3 months before I got outside for my first real breaths. Now that I’m 12 I have been researching how IVF is performed so that I can better understand how I came into this world! Great video!

[oliviabrown]

Kids are blessings. Does not matter if they are twins or single. People love twins. The news excited them. My sister is also get pregnant via IVF. She is pregnant with twins. we are very excited. Hope everything will go well till end. Need your wishes and prayers.

[oliviajohn]

Good to see this video. I can totally relate from this video. My sister is also getting her IVF done. And luckily she is going to have twins. She is very excited. I'm so happy for her. Having children are seriously blessings. May God bless you and your life.

[ChrischrosBelgium]

Thank you sure for this video. My wife and I will be starting IVF next week and i must admit that i would love twins.

[elenastefan]

Thank you, doctor, for sharing your experience with us. It is amazing that IVF had become successful to eliminate infertility. It does not make a difference that either the couple is blessed with a child or twins. They should thank God to have a baby after their horrible infertility journey. Best of luck everyone

[angelamerkel]

Thanks for sharing this with us. It's a really informative video. Infertility is a common issue these days. But IVF is one of the successful treatments to deal with it. Many people have been through it because they wanted to have babies. And they are now blessed with kids. I wish good luck to those who are currently going through it.

[donesy]

This guy looks like Darth Vader when he took off his mask in Return of the Jedi 😅

[chloecharles]

Thank you so much, for sharing and explaining this term very clearly to us. I used to think having twins with IVF is more difficult. But its safer than a single baby. As it has fewer chances of abnormalities and other failures. It has a vibrant success rate too. Good luck to all.

[lilyalbert]

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Having twins is a great feeling. Yes, you are right it can also cause risk. As you said the transfer of many embryos can cause twins pregnancy. Transfer of embryos depends on upon age. The more the age the more embyors will be transferred. I am also intending to go for IVF. It is a wonderful treatment. You have done a great video. Thank you so much. I wish you all the luck."

[lousikate]

It's a wonderful video. I have gained much knowledge from this video. IVF is the best treatment for infertility. Majority of babies are born through IVF. I'm very happy that you have a twin. Having baby with infertility is not less than a blessing.

[hannahdavid]

IVF has proven to be a highly successful process for many. It is amazing to see how so many people have been able to fight through infertility because of this process. This video was really very informative. Many of my friends decided if they wanted to have one child or twins. It is again amazing how this process allows you to choose from an option. Good luck to all those who are planning to opt for this procedure. I hope it goes well for you. Sending baby dust your way.

[miladeen]

Hi. It is a great video. Well, many people ask for twins. People never knew that they can have twins. People want to go for IVF. It is because they want to have their biological babies. IVF is indeed a blessing. I hope for the best.

[racheljones]

Thank you, doctor. You explained everything really well. This is something that a lot of people aren’t aware of. But it’s really common. So it’s so crucial to talk about it. Keep up the good work. You’re doing a lovely job.

[annataylor]

I can understand your situation. I myself blessed with twins. But it was very difficult for me to manage and look after my both child at the same time. Twins through IVF is a miracle to me. Because I have never heard of it. Congratulation for blessing with two babies.

[ameliagold]

Hey sir, Hope you are doing good. Having twins is the greatest blessing ever.IVF is such a great procedure.i have also been through it.it was my great experience. I have my two children with it. People must have a knowledge about its factors. You have chosen a great way to share knowledge about it.

[jeanjames]

This is really a nice video. This really related to mee. I had my surrogacy from a clinic. And to my luck, I had two twins. That was really amazing for me. I wish you all out their good luck. Lots of love and support.

[rosiepetal]

Really a big loss. Hatt Offs to your courage. My friend also has infertility. IVF does not support everyone. I suggest my friend go for surrogacy. At last her hard work works. She also faced difficulties. Don't lose hope. This is amazing and a miracle may be.

[janniferkate]

Infertility is a heart-wrenching disease. It gives strength to women to tackle anything after that. Women become so strong after this. IVF is the best treatment. But with some risks too. The rate of success depends upon the clinic too. Thank you for sharing your video.

[riazoyer]

I'm so glad you share this up. didn't know too much of this. So informative. surrogacy is such a blessing. these all all treatments like IUI, IVF, and surrogacy has given happiness to many baren families.