How IVF Can Increase Your Likelihood Of Having Identical Twins

According to WebMD, many couples have started demanding twins when undergoing IVF, and there are several reasons for that. Firstly, the procedure is quite expensive, and as per the information provided by Reproductive Facts, the average cost of an IVF cycle in the United States is $12,400. For this reason, couples want to have two children at the same time instead of going through the procedure again and paying anew.

Secondly, many people decide to opt for IVF when they are nearing the end of their reproductive years, so they desire to have twins instead of a single child. Lastly, during their ART journey, many couples end up being exhausted and frustrated because of the lengthy struggles they have to endure before achieving a successful pregnancy, so they desire twins instead of a single child as they're not ready to go through the process again.

Speaking to WebMD, Dr. Mark Perloe, medical director of Georgia Reproductive Specialists in Atlanta, said that couples, while undergoing IVF, mention their desire for twin babies "all the time."

Doctors say that while the desire for twins among IVF couples is common, they often fail to understand the risks associated with such pregnancies.