It’s rare for IVF patients to bluntly request twins, and few ask for triplets or more, but many mention a desire for twins, IVF doctors tell WebMD. That happens “all the time,” says Mark Perloe, MD, medical director of Georgia Reproductive Specialists in Atlanta.

Gender is thus “socially constructed” in the sense that, unlike biological sex, gender is a product of society. If society determines what is masculine or feminine, then society can change what is considered masculine, feminine, or anything in between. Any individual is free to identify their gender as they see fit.

Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time.

Yes. Given the nature of fertility treatments, the chances of multiple births while undergoing assisted reproduction procedures tends to be higher than natural pregnancies. The combination of washed sperm and fertility drugs means a greater chance of multiple eggs being fertilized during an IUI cycle.

Can IUI be used for gender selection? Yes, sperm can be washed or spun to increase the odds of having a male or female offspring. For those patients who desire a specific gender, much higher results are generated with using PGD and IVF.

Clomiphene and gonadotropins are commonly used fertility drugs that can increase your chances of having twins. Clomiphene is a medication available only through prescription. In the United States, the brand names for the drug are Clomid and Serophene.

Eight ways to boost your fertility chances in 2020

1. The age factor. The combined age of both partners determines the chances of pregnancy.
2. Stress less!
3. Keep moving.
4. Get colourful with diet!
5. Cut the caffeine.
6. Switch out the alcohol.
7. Smoking: kick the habit.
8. Take a break from the WiFi.

Try These 12 Vitamins and Supplements to Boost Your Fertility

• Micronutrients.
• Acetyl L-carnitine.
• B vitamins.
• Vitamin C.
• Calcium.
• Co-Q10.
• Vitamin D.
• Vitamin E.