What is twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare blood disorder that can affect identical twins. It occurs when the blood supply of one twin moves to the other via the shared placenta. This can result in too little blood for one and too much blood for the other, which can cause problems in both.
How do members experience twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome*
Who has twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 8 |