The likelihood of having multiple gestation pregnancies through IVF is around 30%. This is mostly twins and depends on the the number of embryos transferred and the patient’s age.
Although single embryo transfer is recommended to reduce multiple births, many clinics and patients opt for multiple embryo transfers usually due to emotional factors and patient preferences. The use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, along with single embryo transfer, can minimize the chance of multiples to less than 1%.
Find out more about these techniques and options, in this article by Reproductive Medicine Associates
