When utilizing IVF treatment to get pregnant, there is always a possibility of conceiving more than one baby. The use of in vitro fertilization can increase the chance of a mother conceiving multiple babies. According to findings by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), fertility treatments have, for long, contributed to an increase in multiple pregnancies.
The most significant risk of fertility treatments nowadays is having twins or triplets, or even higher-order pregnancies. Although most people may feel and think that having twins is the desired outcome after going through the hassles of seeking IVF abroad, the truth is that it is not. This is because it poses higher risks to both the mother and the babies. Multiple pregnancies are linked to babies with infant and perinatal mortality, lower birth weight, disability, and pre-term delivery. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention study found that 37 percent of multiples conceived through IVF are born prematurely.
Why there is a higher chance of getting Twins or Multiples with IVF Treatment?
To understand why there is a high possibility of having twins or multiples with IVF, we have to evaluate how IVF works and the various methods involved. Historically, to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy, several embryos were prepared in the IVF clinic for possible implantation. Nevertheless, with limited technology, it was difficult to determine the quality and viability of an embryo. Additionally, it made sense for doctors to introduce more than one embryo to elevate the chances of a woman or couple getting pregnant if this was their only shot.
Things have changed since then, however. If you are contemplating on using IVF treatment to conceive, don’t worry about ending up with twins or triplets. For years now, Newlife IVF Greece doctors have been giving patients individualized protocols to ensure high chances of success and guarantee maximum safety.
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The use of multiple embryos in IVF treatment has been the leading cause of multiple pregnancies. At Newlife IVF Greece, we have embraced new technologies which allow us to select the most viable embryo for implantation instead of using numerous candidates. Among the latest developments in our VF clinic is a stronger screening technology. This allows the fertility experts to assert the quality of the embryo, thereby improving the success rates.
Another technique includes allowing the embryos to mature a little bit longer, to allow cells to be sampled for more profound chromosome screening and improve viability. There is also the freezing of embryos to give time for test results to come back and ensure that the transfer happens at the most appropriate time.
Blastocyst transfer is also another option. This is a situation where the embryo is allowed to grow and develop for five to seven days before being implanted into the patient’s uterus. Taking a few days longer can help clear some hurdles and significantly raise the chances of implantation.
Our IVF clinic has also embraced new advancements such as time-lapse technology. This is a technique that enables Newlife’s doctors to monitor the growth and development of cultured embryos through computer analysis and algorithms. This means that instead of taking the embryo out of the incubator for visual inspection, it can be placed in the most conducive environment until it’s transferred into the patient's uterus. During this period, development can be closely monitored and abnormalities or any other issues flagged before the implantation.
Without doubt, Newlife IVF Clinic Greece has been a worthwhile option for women or couples suffering infertility. We have helped many people from all around the globe achieve of the most farfetched longing of conceiving a biological child. For decades, the use of multiple embryos has led to the risk of twin or triplet pregnancy. However, at Newlife IVF Greece, we have introduced new techniques and technologies which are helping us to reduce the instances of multiple pregnancies continuously. If you are open to the idea of IVF treatment, don’t let the risk of getting twins or triplets change your mind. Book a free medical consultation with our team, and let our fertility experts give you a step to step guide.
Anthi Stamkopoulou, MD, MSc
Anthi is an Infertility Specialist at Newlife Center of Reproductive Medicine.
