What Are The Chances Of Having Multiple Babies If You Use IVF?

According to the CDC, multiple births is a common occurrence when it comes to fertility treatments. In fact, over the last 40 years, the number of births that resulted in more than one baby has doubled — a direct correlation to the increase in IVF treatments. Research done by the CDC proved that about 43% of IVF births resulted in twins, while 3% resulted in triplets or more. When it comes to all births, whether naturally or through assistance, this data has proven that IVF and similar methods have resulted in about 50% of twin births and 75% of triples, quadruplets, and more, per The Fertility Institute.

Those percentages are a bit surprising, but if you are about to undergo IVF, or considering it as an option, you don’t need to worry too much about having multiples. According to Mayo Clinic, you would need to transfer more than one embryo for the chance of twins to occur. This can be a popular option due to the difficult process of IVF and the expense, but it also comes with more risks than just the high chance of having twins. Speak with your doctor about your options when it comes to embryo transfer before choosing this option.

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