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Multiple Choice Questions « Return to contents list Chapter 3, Question 1.3.1 A twin pregnancy is identified at 12 weeks' gestation on antenatal ultrasound. One placenta and one separate amniotic sac are identified. In which ONE of the following scenarios is this is MOST LIKELY to arise? A ICSI with single embryo transfer.This is the Correct Answer [Feedback :- This increases the risk of monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twins fivefold; the reasons for this are poorly understood.] B Ovulation induction.[Feedback :- More likely to result in dizygotic twins.] C Natural conception.[Feedback :- Natural conception is more likely to result in dizygotic twins (60%). 40% are monozygotic, and of all monozygotic (MZ) twins 63% are monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA), 33% are dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) with either separate or fused placentas, and only 4% are monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA).] D Family history of multiple pregnancy in sister.[Feedback :- Family history of multiple pregnancy is most likely due to multiple ovulation and therefore more likely to result in DCDA twins.] E Maternal age 35–39 years.[Feedback :- This is more likely to result in dizygotic twins for reasons that are poorly understood, and is independent of assisted reproductive technologies.]