NEETZoologyReproductive Health
What dangerous trend is associated with the performance of MTPs?
Options
- AThey are performed by qualified medical professionals
- BThey are often performed illegally by unqualified individuals
- CThey are covered by health insurance
- DThey are always performed in hospitals
Correct answer
B. They are often performed illegally by unqualified individuals
Step-by-step solution
MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, i.e., upto 12 weeks of pregnancy. Second trimester abortions are much more riskie r. One disturbing trend observed is that a majority of the MTPs are performed illegally by unqualified quacks which are not only unsafe but could be fatal too. Another dangerous trend is the misuse of amniocentesis to determine the sex of the unborn child. Frequently, if the foetus is found to be female, it is followed by MTP- this is totally against what is legal.