The Twin Effect??

clgregson

I've just heard about the twin effect where people who get pregnant soon (1-3 months) after stopping birth control have a high chance of twins.

I took bc for the last time in June then got pregnant in July, so I definitely fit that one qualifier.

Has anyone on here experienced the twin effect?? I'm kind of freaking out and won't know anything via sonogram until late September! We already have a 1yo, and I know hubs will lose his SHIT if we're having twins!

WestminsterCrabbey

I've never heard of this and the only thing Google gives me on the subject is a blog entry. As a rule I believe zero things I read in blogs until I see the information in a different location.

Where did you read it? Can you post a link?

CCLow87

There is an increased risk but it's still so small that I don't think it's much to worry about.

sarahufl

Never heard of this.

But my brother was 18 months old when my twin sister and I were born Our parents survived!

clgregson

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/887128/

WestminsterCrabbey

Interesting. My first question would be: Is there a difference in the birth control formula used in the 70s (when the study was published) and now? Or is that even a factor?

I also just took a highly scientific quiz telling me my chances of having twins haha

RNJH2010

I've heard of this before. It has something to do with your body might release 2 eggs while trying to regulate after birth control. We conceived DS1 3 months after coming off the pill and he's a singleton.

geminioftwo

I think there is some truth to this. I know two couples who stopped BC and got pregnant with twins the following month! 

clgregson

Oh boy! When I find out in September (also, why is my appointment so far away?!), I'll be sure to let y'all know!

Thanks, ladies!

thaisac1

WestminsterCrabbey said:

Interesting. My first question would be: Is there a difference in the birth control formula used in the 70s (when the study was published) and now? Or is that even a factor?

I also just took a highly scientific quiz telling me my chances of having twins haha

The answer to your question is : nowadays we use lower hormone doses than back then.

imrachellea

I got a BFP 3 weeks after stopping BC when I was pregnant with DD, so it wasn't true for us.

mrstrax

imrachellea said:

I got a BFP 3 weeks after stopping BC when I was pregnant with DD, so it wasn't true for us.

Same. And 3 weeks without protection this time. Apparently were going to have to be crazy careful when we decide we're done

imrachellea

mrstrax said:

imrachellea said:

I got a BFP 3 weeks after stopping BC when I was pregnant with DD, so it wasn't true for us.

Same. And 3 weeks without protection this time. Apparently were going to have to be crazy careful when we decide we're done

Ditto. I was off BC since Christmas this time, but we used condoms every time until some add on insurance kicked in July 1st, BFP 3.5 weeks after the goalie was pulled...

clgregson

No twins here! PRAISE BE!

twins412

Well I got off birth control in May and was pregnant with twins in July. So it could be true! No history of twins either side and I already have a 3 year old boy and a 8 year old boy...

twins412

If it helps I was on implanon