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What are the chances of having triplets naturally? can you improve your odds?

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Dr. Eugene Mahmoudanswered

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Multiple births: The chances of having twins, triplets or other multiples without the assistance of fertility treatments or procedures like invitro fertilization, are: Fraternal Twins – 1 in 80 births Identical Twins – 1 in 285 Triplets – 1 in 8100 You may be able to improve your chances with in vitro fertilization.

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