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Can twins be conceived on different days?
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Yes, twins can be conceived on different days, if another ovum gets fertilized by a sperm cell days after the first one. This condition is called Superfetation.
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Conception on Different Days: Twins can indeed be conceived on different days, a phenomenon known as superfetation. This occurs when a woman ovulates more than once in a cycle and has intercourse on different days, leading to fertilization of eggs at different times.
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Superfetation: This rare event results in twins conceived days apart during an initial pregnancy.
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Typical Twin Conception: Usually, twins are conceived simultaneously, either from one fertilized egg splitting (identical twins) or two eggs fertilized at the same time (fraternal twins).
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Medical Rarity: Superfetation is extremely uncommon in humans but has been documented.
If you have more questions about twin pregnancies or conception, feel free to ask!
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