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What are my chances of having twins if his dad is a twin and it skips generations? so twins runs on my side as well
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Twins: Normal population rates of twins are about1-2 % with normal conception. Use if any fertility medications increases that rate. Family history of twinning only raises the rate to around 3%.
Answered 11/2/2015
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Low: Twinning does not skip generations. Most twins are fraternal twins, which would depend on if the woman ovulates more than one egg at a time. General twin rates are 2-3%.
Answered 10/7/2013
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