Consecutive triplet pregnancies following in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Two case reports.
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.
Kingsland
C R
CR
Hallam Medical Centre, London, UK.
Smith
S J
SJ
Mason
B A
BA
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
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D002996:Clomiphene; D008596:Menotropins; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone