Reproductive Health Question 33

33. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?

[2011]

(a) Eight weeks

(c) Eighteen weeks

(b) Twelve weeks

(d) Six weeks

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Medical termination of pregnancy is considered safe up to twelve weeks of pregnancy. Termination of pregnancy becomes more risky after the first trimester period of pregnancy as the foetus becomes intimately associated with the maternal tissues.