There is no way to increase the likelihood of identical twins or to ensure that you will have two babies. However, it is possible to increase the chance of having twins by transferring two embryos. It is important to keep in mind that the risks are increased in this type of pregnancy, as there is a greater likelihood of maternal and foetal complications.
To choose the sex of the embryos, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) would be necessary, but in Spain sex selection is only allowed for therapeutic purposes.
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Sara Salgado
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Master's Degree in Human Assisted Reproduction from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Certificate of University Expert in Genetic Diagnosis Techniques from the University of Valencia (UV).
