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Overview What is vanishing twin syndrome? Vanishing twin syndrome is a type of miscarriage that can occur during multiple pregnancies (births involving twins or triplets). It occurs when an embryo detected during an ultrasound can’t be found on a future ultrasound. The embryo stops developing, and its tissue gets absorbed by the mother, or gestational parent, and the surviving embryo(s). With vanishing twin syndrome, a pregnancy involving twins or triplets becomes a pregnancy involving one less baby than was initially anticipated. What happens when one twin absorbs another? The vanishing twin’s tissue gets absorbed by the surviving embryo(s) and the parent, too. This absorption process is completely harmless. How common is vanishing twin syndrome? It’s hard to know just how common vanishing twin syndrome is because many people likely lose an embryo before their first pregnancy ultrasound. As a result, people who are more likely to get an early ultrasound are more likely to learn that an embryo that was once present has disappeared. For example, couples doing in vitro fertilization (IVF) may have an ultrasound as early as weeks six or seven of pregnancy. Approximately 7% to 36% of IVF pregnancies involving multiples are diagnosed with VTS. Research suggests that vanishing twin syndrome is more common among pregnant people over 30. Symptoms and Causes What are the symptoms of vanishing twin syndrome? The signs of vanishing twin syndrome are similar to symptoms common during the first trimester of pregnancy. The similarities make it so that it’s possible to miscarry one of the embryos in a pregnancy involving twins or triplets without knowing it. Symptoms include: Cramps in your uterus.

Light bleeding, or spotting.

Pelvic pain.

Back pain. Contact your provider if you experience any pelvic pain or unexplained bleeding during pregnancy. What causes vanishing twin syndrome? With vanishing twin syndrome, irregularities in the vanishing twin’s DNA prevent it from fully developing. These irregularities in the embryo’s genetic code can’t be controlled or prevented. Often, they’re present at conception. Diagnosis and Tests How is vanishing twin syndrome diagnosed? Your provider may diagnose vanishing twin syndrome during a pregnancy ultrasound. If one of the embryos present on an earlier ultrasound is no longer present on a future ultrasound, your provider can make a vanishing twin syndrome diagnosis. What tests will be done to diagnose vanishing twin syndrome? Your provider may assess your levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone. Your body produces hCG during pregnancy. The amount of hCG in your body offers clues about how your pregnancy is progressing. An hCG level that was once high enough to support multiples but plateaued can be a sign of vanishing twin syndrome. Can a vanishing twin be misdiagnosed? Ultrasound technology can reliably diagnose vanishing twin syndrome. Human error is always possible during a VTS diagnosis, but it’s unlikely. How do I know if I had a vanishing twin? It’s not always possible to know if you had a vanishing twin. It’s possible to be pregnant with multiples and to miscarry one or more of the embryos before your first pregnancy ultrasound. In this case, neither you nor your provider will know you were pregnant with twins or triplets. In some cases, your provider may find fetal tissue from the vanished twin in your placenta after you’ve delivered your baby. Before ultrasound technology, fetal tissue in the placenta was the only indicator of a VTS pregnancy. Management and Treatment How is vanishing twin syndrome treated? The best treatment for vanishing twin syndrome is proper management that attends to your health and the health of your surviving fetus. The care you receive will depend on when the embryo disappeared. First-trimester vanishing twin If the embryo disappears in the first trimester, neither you nor your surviving fetus will likely experience any complications. Your pregnancy will continue as usual. Second- or third-trimester vanishing twin If the embryo disappears in your second or third trimesters, your healthcare provider may monitor your pregnancy more closely. After the first trimester, pregnancies involving vanishing twin syndrome are considered high-risk. High-risk pregnancies involve a greater chance that your baby will have health problems or that you’ll have your baby early. Your healthcare provider will consider multiple factors when assessing how high-risk your pregnancy may or may not be. Speak with your provider about how your diagnosis may affect your pregnancy and plans for delivery moving forward.

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Prevention How can I prevent vanishing twin syndrome? You can’t prevent vanishing twin syndrome. Many people who experience a miscarriage worry over what they could’ve done differently to deliver a healthy baby. But the genetic abnormalities that cause an embryo to stop developing aren’t curable or preventable. Outlook / Prognosis What can I expect if I have vanishing twin syndrome? If the embryo vanishes during your first trimester, you should expect a typical pregnancy without complications. After the first trimester, there is a greater likelihood of pregnancy complications that may require more frequent monitoring from your healthcare provider.

my.clevelandclinic.org - Vanishing Twin Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

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