How to get pregnant with twins

How to get pregnant with twins

One of the frequently asked questions is how to get pregnant with twins, and in this article we will discuss this topic a little.

It is worth noting first that getting pregnant with twins is not easy and that it requires more close monitoring during pregnancy due to the difficulties that accompany it.

What is meant by twin pregnancy?

Carrying more than one fetus inside the womb during pregnancy

Is there a genetic factor for twin pregnancy?

Yes, as some families are characterized by multiple ovulations during the menstrual cycle (i.e. the release of more than one egg in the menstrual cycle), which results in pregnancy with more than one fetus

What are the possible complications of twin pregnancy?

** Premature birth

** The need for a cesarean section

** The rate of malformations is higher in twin pregnancies

** Gestational diabetes

** High blood pressure in pregnancy and preeclampsia

** Postpartum bleeding

** Anemia during pregnancy

Are there medical ways to get pregnant with twins?

Yes, using assisted reproductive techniques that include the use of ovarian stimulation injections/pills

Is it possible to get pregnant with twins through intrauterine insemination?

Yes, as ovarian stimulation medications are used, which leads to the release of more than one egg from the ovary, but pregnancy with twins is not guaranteed using this method

Is it possible to get pregnant with twins through in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Yes, as more than one embryo is returned to the uterus, which increases the rate of pregnancy with twins, but it does not guarantee it

Is there a 100% guaranteed way to get pregnant with twins?

No, but using ovarian stimulation drugs increases the chance of getting pregnant with twins

What are ovarian stimulation drugs?

**Pills that work at the level of hormone receptors such as Clomid and Letrozole

**Hormonal injections containing pituitary hormones LH/FSH

Dr Najeeb Layyous F.R.C.O.G

Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Infertility Specialist