Posts Tagged ‘twins’

Signs you might be expecting twins

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

With the increasing rates of successful fertility treatments, the use of IVF and Clomid in the first place, twin and multiple pregnancies are also on the rise. But it is entirely possible to have twins if you conceived naturally too, of course. Twins are fascinating to many people. But what are the earliest signs that you might be expecting twins, before you even have an ultrasound? Whether you came to this place because you are already suspecting you might be carrying twins, or because you are just curious – this is a list of symptoms that could be pointing at a twin pregnancy.

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Increase Fertility for Twins

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

For couples looking for the double blessing of completing their family with twins, certain interventions may make multiple births more likely. Some of the factors that increase the chances for having twins, however, may not be what you expect.

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Intrauterine Insemination and Multiple Birth

Monday, May 31st, 2010

In the world of reproductive health, the birth of twins, triplets, quads and quints and higher numbers pose a very significant problem.  Fertility doctors and prospective parents all want the same thing and that is to conceive and welcome a healthy baby into the world.  Some couples will have good luck the old fashioned way, while other couples face a long journey filled with tests, fertility drugs and conceiving which takes place in a sterile laboratory at the hands of a medical professional. (more…)

England has First Set of SEXTUPLETS after 25 years!

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Last Friday a first set of SEXTUPLETS was born in almost 25 years! Four healthy girls and two boys have   beaten incredible odds of 4.5million-to-one to survive birth. Girls and boys – Congratulations! (more…)

Fertility Treatment for PCOS

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

The most common cause of women’s infertility is PCOS, polycystic ovarian disease. Because PCOS is a disease of not just the ovaries but also of the hypothalamus and pituitary in the brain, treatment can be complicated-but sometimes simple measures work. (more…)

Clomid Side Effects After Ovulation

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Clomiphene citrate, also known by its brand names Clomid and Serophene, is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug used to induce ovulation. Although being successful in infertility treatment, not all women are advised to use Clomid, before the doctor recommends them to do so. This powerful ovulation inducing drug could also have various side effects that you should be aware of.

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How to Get Pregnant With Twins

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Many couples wonder what they can to get pregnant with twins, is it something physical, biological or does it require special efforts?  Having twins can be a double blessing for a couple looking to complete their family with two children, there are things that can be done to increase the chances of it happening.  There are also certain biological and genetic issues which will also have a direct bearing on the couple’s chances of conceiving twins. (more…)

Clomid and Multiple Births

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Clomid is an infertility medication prescribed to women in order to stimulate the release of ovulation hormones.  When the female’s ovaries can produce a follicle, but the hormonal stimulation is not happening, Clomid mimics the action.  A woman will only be prescribed Clomid after a comprehensive medical evaluation has been performed and other forms of infertility problems have been ruled out. (more…)