NEET2011ZoologyReproductive HealthActual
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to have many weeks of pregnancy?
Options
- ATwelve weeks
- BEighteen weeks
- CSix weeks
- DEight weeks
Correct answer
A. Twelve weeks
Step-by-step solution
Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion. MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, ie, upto 12 weeks of pregnancy. Second trimester abortions are much more riskier.