Do Fertility Drugs Cause Twins? 3 Things to Consider
byJill Di Donato
When you're trying to conceive, or TTC, all you want is to see that positive pregnancy test. For women who are considering assisted reproduction, you're probably wondering do fertility drugs cause twins? And you have good reason to wonder that, because it's pretty well-documented that multiple births can arise out of assisted conception. But then the question becomes is IVF, a process where eggs are removed from the woman's body to be fertilized, causing multiples, or are fertility drugs behind multiple births? Or is it a combination of both? As IVF is a relatively new medical procedure, scientists who study reproductive technology are comparing the results of IVF procedures done in the late '90s with those of today in order to give us the latest 411.
You know this, but it's especially important when you're TTC, so it bears repeating. Every woman is different, and some women will go to any lengths to become a biological mom. Others are more squeamish about what they put into their body, and how that substance may shape their future family. Also, you never know how your body is going to react to something based on how someone else's body reacted. The best you can hope for is an educated guess.
There's plenty to learn about reproductive technology, which is exciting for people who want to conceive. In the meantime, there are some things people do know, so have a look and get ready to consult with your physician.