Why does ovarian stimulation for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) increase the risk of multiple pregnancies?

💡 Explanation

Ovarian stimulation elevates multiple pregnancy risk because the gonadotropin stimulation mechanism induces development of multiple follicles, leading to the ovulation of several eggs. Therefore, multiple eggs are available for fertilization, rather than a single egg, increasing the probability of multiple embryos forming.

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