title: Consecutive triplet pregnancies following in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Two case reports.
abstract: The number of multiple pregnancies has been increasing as a result of the relatively widespread use of drugs for induction of ovulation and assisted conception techniques. This paper details the first reported cases of triplet pregnancies occurring in consecutive IVF cycles in two patients.
authors.affiliation: Hallam Medical Centre, London, UK.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Kingsland
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous; D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008596:Menotropins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic; D014310:Triplets; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D002996:Clomiphene; D008596:Menotropins; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone