Japan sees record multiple pregnancies after fertility insurance coverage

Multiple pregnancies resulting from assisted reproductive technology in Japan reached a record 4,354 cases in 2023, a year after the treatment became eligible for public health insurance coverage, a recent study showed.The figure was up 36 percent from 2022, with researchers saying the rise may reflect an increase in patients choosing to transfer multiple embryos in hopes of completing treatment within the limited number of cycles covered by insurance.Multiple pregnancies, such as twins and triplets, carry higher risks for pregnant women. The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology recom…READ FULL ARTICLE