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Are most twins born in the past 5-10 years, the result of infertility treatments? (e.g clomid, (clomiphene) iui, ivf)?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: It has become the likely reason for an increase in the number of twins. This is a known "risk" of infertility treatment.

Answered 9/18/2012

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Dr. Lee Hickok answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

IVF : No, fertility treatment results a relatively small percentage of births overall.

Answered 4/7/2013

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