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What side of the family does twins come from?
There really isn't a 'gene' for twins. However, fraternal twins are the result of a woman releasing two eggs at a time. This trait can run in the womens side of the family so there is more chance her daughters will release 2 eggs at a time. To date there is no indication that identical twins have any genetic markers. All women have a chance of having their eggs split and having identical twins.
What is the chance of having twins if your grandmother and grandfather were both fraternal twins and your half sister had twins AND you have a half sis and half bro that are fraternal twins?
The chances of having twins can be influenced by genetics, but it's not guaranteed. In this scenario, with multiple twins in the family, there may be a slightly higher likelihood of having twins due to a genetic predisposition, but it's not definite. Other factors like age, ethnicity, and lifestyle also play a role in the likelihood of having twins.
Does eating soy increase your chances of having twins?
No, but if you have twins in your family there is a good chance of twins but soy stuff does not increase or decrease your chance of having twins.
Chances of having twins if your aunt had twins?
Having a family history of twins, particularly on the mother's side, can increase the likelihood of having twins, but the influence varies. If your aunt had fraternal twins, it may suggest a genetic predisposition, especially if it's a trait that runs in the family. However, identical twins are not influenced by genetics, so the chances remain largely the same regardless of family history. Overall, while there may be a slight increase in the odds, it is not guaranteed.
If a man's grandparents are both twins what is the likelihood of his daughters having twins?
Of the factors that influence multiple birth, there is only one that could be identified as genetic or explained by family history: hyper ovulation. Hyper ovulation is the tendency to release multiple eggs during ovulation, increasing the chances of conceiving dizygotic (or fraternal) twins. So, in families where the women have a gene for hyper ovulation, genetics would sufficiently explain an increased presence of fraternal twins. However, only women ovulate. So the connection is only valid on the mother's side of the family. While men can carry the gene and pass it on to their daughters, a family history of twins doesn't make them any more likely to have twins themselves.
Do twins have to run in your family to be conceived?
No but it gives you a better chance at having them.
How common would it be to have twins?
The likelihood of having twins varies depending on factors such as genetics, age, and ethnicity. On average, twins occur in about 1 in 30 births. Factors such as fertility treatments, family history of twins, and maternal age can increase the chances of having twins.
What are some ways to increase chances of having twins?
Oh yes it does! I never dreamt I would become pregnant with twins. There are no twins in my side of the family. None that I know of. However, at my baby shower, I found out from my boyfriend's family that there were at least 4 sets of twins in his family; his grandmother had twins, his grand aunt had 2 sets of twins and his cousin had twins. It's amazing how science doesn't know everything because my high school friend had fraternal twins and when she found out I was having identical twins she told me that that wasn't hereditary, but obviously it is after learning my boyfriend's family's history.
Does meat loaf have twin daughters?
Meat Loaf does have two daughters, but they are not twins.
You are a twin your first grands or twins you have a aunt who had a set of twins and triplets you also have cousins that are twins is that common?
I would say that if as long as you can remember your family has been having twins, triplets, ect. I would say it runs through your family's blood.
My grandfather my mom's dad has a twin my mom's auntie from her mom's side has a twin and my mom's sister had twins does that increase my chances of having twins?
Yes, twins do seem to run in families. The cause is hyper-ovulation, a genetic trait to release more than one mature egg each month. This effect is only applicable to fraternal twins, as identical twins are not effected by genetics and every pregnancy carries the same chance of developing into identical twins. The exception to this is older mothers. As we age the chance of having twins increases whether there are twins in the family or not. A family history of twins doesn't make a male any more likely to have twins themselves. Men can pass the gene on to their children - it will only effect daughters, a male with the gene does not ovulate so his carrying the trait will have no effect on his wife. Any twins in the family conceived with the aid of fertility drugs will not have an effect on the twin "gene".
If you are a twin what are the chances you will have twins too?
It depends on what has caused the twins in your family. Having identical twins is a random event, and so there is no genetic or inheritable cause for that. So if there are identical twins in your family, then you are no more likely than anyone else to have twins. If, however, you have non-identical twins in your family, then this could be due to hyperovulation, which can be inherited. This is when a woman is more likely to release multiple eggs during her ovulation cycle, and so a man inheriting this gene will not affect his own chance of having twins. It could effect a woman's chances, but it's still not a sure thing.
