Question 1

is it possible to have one miscarried one identical twin but the other survived?

Accepted Answer

Loss of one twin: It is possible to have lost a twin and carry the other twin to viability. Identical twins can be carried in two amniotic bags or one.  When there are two it is possible to have the lose of one and carry the other twin to viability

Question 2

what can i expect physically after miscarrying one twin, whilst remaining twin is still strong and healthy. nothing was explained to us.

Accepted Answer

Close observation: This is a high risk pregnancy and should be carefully monitored by an Obgyn. The risk depends on the gestational age of the loss of one twin. If the loss was in the first trimester the risk is lower than if the loss was later in the pregnancy. Make sure you are seeing an Obgyn experienced in high risk pregnancy management

Question 3

both in our early 30's, ttc for nearly 2 yrs. during those two years i've had two early miscarriages one been twins.  any medical advise?

Accepted Answer

Progestin: Try a progestin such as Crinone (progesterone gel) as soon as your are pregnant to reduce chance of miscarriage. The good thing is you are able to get pregnant.  We just have to keep you pregnant.

Question 4

my cousin was told she miscarried one of her twins at 5wks, but the other survived and is growing. how is this possible with all the bleeding she had?

Accepted Answer

NOt that uncommon: It is very possible to "lose" a twin and continue with a healthy pregnancy. In my practice of 40 years this has happened multiple times!

Question 5

at 9.5 weeks with twins, heartbeats were 167 and babies are 2.7cm & 3cm. at this point, what are the chances of miscarrying one or both twins?

Accepted Answer

Chances are lower: Obviously twins are a higher risk for complications than a single gestation but with 2 very healthy heartbeats you certainly can breathe somewhat easier. Your OB will go over with you risks of twins at the various gestational ages but i would try to relax at this point.

Question 6

want are chances for miscarriage of one baby with twins?

Accepted Answer

About 30%: 25-30% of twin pregnancies will reduce to one naturally.  In addition there is a 5% risk of loss after 20 weeks.  I know that is scary but keep in mind that a normal single pregnancy has about the same risk of miscarriage.

Question 7

i dont have current symptoms of bv but do have a history of it. im 15+2 with twins. what are the chances that asymptotic bv can cause me to miscarry? is this a common cause of second trimester miscarriage? and should i be worried? cervix is closed?

Accepted Answer

BV in pregnancy: It was once believed BV could increase the risk of premature labor, but no suggestion that it causes miscarrige. The main problem of BV in pregnancy is risk of uterine infection after delivery (post-partum endometritis). Although asymptomatic BV is possible, it's unlikely you have it if you don't have abnormal vaginal odor or discharge. Your Ob will be on top of all this:  discuss w/ her.

Question 8

does in veto mostly come out multiples? what's the percent of me getting pregnant with more than one child by going to a fertility clinic ...i have 2 children already( not twins)  my dad is a twin and my mother got pregnant with twins twice but miscarried

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. There seems to be some variability to the statistics.  With Clomid (clomiphene) there is reported to be a 5 to 12 percent chance of twins.  With in vitro fertilization (ivf), the odds could increase to 20 to 40 percent, depending on the number of embryos used. However, before fooling around with mother nature, think about what will you will do if your become pregnant with triplets or quads. Take care.

Question 9

do twins commonly occur after miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no relation, the chance of twins is exactly the same.

Question 10

does twin miscarriage considers as two miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunate : Unfortunate event, miscarriage is miscarriage  with one or two , if you want more descriptive you can say twin miscarriage

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Is it possible to have one miscarried one identical twin but the other survived?

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What can i expect physically after miscarrying one twin, whilst remaining twin is still strong and healthy. nothing was explained to us.

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Both in our early 30's, ttc for nearly 2 yrs. during those two years i've had two early miscarriages one been twins. any medical advise?

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My cousin was told she miscarried one of her twins at 5wks, but the other survived and is growing. how is this possible with all the bleeding she had?

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At 9.5 weeks with twins, heartbeats were 167 and babies are 2.7cm & 3cm. at this point, what are the chances of miscarrying one or both twins?

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Want are chances for miscarriage of one baby with twins?

A member asked:

I dont have current symptoms of bv but do have a history of it. im 15+2 with twins. what are the chances that asymptotic bv can cause me to miscarry? is this a common cause of second trimester miscarriage? and should i be worried? cervix is closed?

A member asked:

Does in veto mostly come out multiples? what's the percent of me getting pregnant with more than one child by going to a fertility clinic ...i have 2 children already( not twins) my dad is a twin and my mother got pregnant with twins twice but miscarried

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Do twins commonly occur after miscarriage?

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Does twin miscarriage considers as two miscarriages?

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