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Vanishing Twin, Sounds Scary!

The vanishing twin almost sounds like a scary movie or a thriller game name. What does it mean in terms of pregnancy and what relation does it have with being pregnant. Does it mean one twin dies, and there is no trace of it? I would be freaked out by something like that. Please tell me as my thrust for knowledge doesn’t allow me to surpass this term. I read a little about it, but haven’t been able to really follow the scientific terms. Guess, I opened the wrong page. Where can I read about it in simple language?

9 months ago

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Cristopher Oliver | Aug 3 2011

Vanishing Twin Syndrome occurs when one of a set of twin fetuses apparently disappears from the womb during pregnancy, usually resulting in a normal singleton pregnancy. One of the fetuses in a twin pregnancy aborts, usually during the first trimester; the fetal tissue is absorbed by the other twin, the placenta, or the mother, thus giving the appearance that the twin vanished. Many studies predict that Vanishing Twin Syndrome occurs in 21 - 30% of all multiple pregnancies in the United States. It is estimated that Vanishing Twin Syndrome will play a role in 50% of assisted ovulation pregnancies. It isn't fully understood why VT occurs but it can be surmised that an embryos did not properly attach to the uterine wall and therefore failed to receive adequate nutrition to grow and develop. No special medical care is necessary with an uncomplicated vanishing twin in the first trimester. Neither the surviving twin nor the mother would require medical treatment. If the fetal death is in the second or third trimester, the pregnancy may be treated as high-risk. Cerebral palsy may result in the surviving twin. Pregnant women should seek medical care if they are experiencing bleeding, cramping and pelvic pain. They should be evaluated at a place with ultrasound capabilities. On internet in many sites you can read articles in simple language about Vanishing Twin.here I am giving some links: americanpregnancy, emedicine.medscape, vanishingtwin.