Management strategies for assisted reproductive technology-assisted twin pregnancies

Fan-zhen HONG

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Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2) : 172-177. DOI: 10.19538/j.fk2025020109

Management strategies for assisted reproductive technology-assisted twin pregnancies

Fan-zhen HONG

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In recent years，with the continuous development of assisted reproductive technology and the adjustment of China's fertility policy，pregnant women are facing the trend of "advanced age"，and the proportion of twin pregnancies assisted by assisted reproductive technology is also increasing. Twin pregnancies are high-risk pregnancies and are more likely to cause various obstetric comorbidities and complications than singleton pregnancies. Assisted reproductive technology（ART）-assisted twin pregnancy may be at a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes due to its specificity. In order to improve the quality of perinatal care and reduce the incidence of related complications in assisted reproductive technology-assisted twin pregnancies，this article provides some key management strategies.

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assisted reproductive technology / twin pregnancy / management strategies

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Fan-zhen HONG. Management strategies for assisted reproductive technology-assisted twin pregnancies[J]. Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2025, 41(2): 172-177 https://doi.org/10.19538/j.fk2025020109

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