And owing to that, many couples are opting for fertility treatments to have a baby.

Upon successful fertilization, an embryo is developed, which is then implanted into the uterus.

Some couples even believe that the procedure will increase the likelihood of having identical twins.

Twin babies

But is it true?

Why do couples want twins through IVF?

According toWebMD, many couples have starteddemanding twins when undergoing IVF, and there are several reasons for that.

couple holding twin babies

This can result in several types of monozygotic twins, according to theVirginia Center for Reproductive Medicine.

Pregnant woman looking at her sonography