The patient asks whether something she did could have contributed to her conceiving twins. Which response(s) would be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Fertility drugs have increased the incidence in multifetal pregnancies."
b. "Women who are older have an increased probability of having twins."
c. "Decreased maternal folate levels have been shown to cause multifetal pregnancies."
d. "In vitro fertilization has increased the incidence of multifetal pregnancies."
e. "Increased vitamin C levels have been linked to multifetal pregnancies."
ANS: A, B, D
The use of fertility drugs and in vitro fertilization has increased the incidence of multifetal pregnancies. Women who are older have an increased probability of having multifetal pregnancies.
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