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Can you get IVF if you want twins?
It’s rare for IVF patients to bluntly request twins, and few ask for triplets or more, but many mention a desire for twins, IVF doctors tell WebMD. That happens “all the time,” says Mark Perloe, MD, medical director of Georgia Reproductive Specialists in Atlanta.
What is the best fertility drug to get pregnant with twins?
Clomiphene and gonadotropins are commonly used fertility drugs that can increase your chances of having twins. Clomiphene is a medication available only through prescription. In the United States, the brand names for the drug are Clomid and Serophene.
How can I get fertility treatment for twins?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) can also increase the chance of conceiving twins. Healthcare professionals carry out IVF by extracting a woman’s eggs and fertilizing them with a donor’s sperm in a laboratory to produce an embryo. They then transfer the fertilized embryo into the woman’s womb.
How much does it cost to have twins with IVF?
When a patient considers the financial cost of IVF, it can be easy to understand why she might desire to conceive twins. An IVF cycle can range from $5,000 to $20,000. Many if not all of the costs associated with IVF are out-of-pocket. Most insurance companies do not offer fertility coverage.
Why are twins common with IVF?
Why are twins more common during IVF? One of the most common reasons for twin pregnancies during IVF is the number of embryos transferred to the uterus during the IVF treatment process.
What are the risks of having twins through IVF?
IVF multiple births risks include: Almost 60\% of twins and 90\% of triplets are delivered preterm. Life-threatening maternal complications are two times higher among twin pregnancies. Maternal death rates are almost four times higher with twins.
How much folic acid should I take for twins?
Women who are pregnant with twins or more should take 1000 mcg a day. Women who have a family history of neural tube defects, who have already had a baby with a neural tube defect, or who are on medicines for seizures should take 4000 mcg a day.