Can late ovulation result in twins?

The ovaries usually release just one egg during ovulation per menstrual cycle. But sometimes, more than one egg can mature and be released by an ovary in a process called hyperovulation, which can lead to getting pregnant with multiple babies.

Is ovulation different with twins?

There are two ways that a woman may conceive twins. In one case, her ovaries release two eggs at the time of ovulation, and both are fertilized and become embryos; this results in fraternal, or nonidentical, twins. In contrast, identical twins are conceived when one embryo splits into two early in its development.

Can twin pregnancy be detected late?

It’s not unheard of for a twin pregnancy to go undetected in early ultrasounds (say, around 10 weeks). But once you reach the midway point of your pregnancy and have your 20-week anatomy scan, you can be 99.99 percent confident about how many babies to expect at your delivery. Barnhart KT, et al.

What is considered late ovulation?

Late ovulation is when you ovulate (i.e. your ovary releases an egg) after day 21 of your menstrual cycle. Women with regular cycles consistently have periods every 21 to 35 days.

When should I take a pregnancy test if I ovulated late?

If your ovulation happens later than usual, this means that the first day of a missed period can be too early to get an accurate result (8). Waiting a week or two after a missed period before performing a urine pregnancy test will minimize the chance of getting a false negative.

Can twins implant on different days?

This rare phenomenon, in which two fertilized eggs are implanted in the uterus at different times, is known as “superfetation.” In this new case, the twins were conceived three weeks apart, according to Good Morning America.

Can twins be missed at 5 weeks?

It is very unlikely that this would happen on a later ultrasound, but if you are having an early pregnancy scan within the first trimester it is possible, though incredibly rare. The baby’s heartbeat can’t usually be detected before about 7-8 weeks, but some scans are performed before this.