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My husband and myself. we both are twins. what are the chances of having twins for us?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably > 1/70: The baseline risk for twins is about 1/70. Since you have a strong family history the risk may be slightly higher for you.

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Answered 4/6/2015

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