Question

What is MTP? Till what time is MTP considered being safe? When was MTP legalized in India? Under what conditions is MTP prescribed?

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or medical abortion is the use of abortion pills for terminating a pregnancy. MTP is feasible only up to 9 weeks of pregnancy, and after that surgical termination takes over. MTP is one of the safest methods of terminating an unwanted pregnancy.

MTP is considered safe upto the first trimester. Therefore, it is safe to abort the baby up to eight weeks. Option C: MTP is considered safe upto the first trimester. Therefore, it is safe to abort the baby upto twelve weeks.

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 provides the legal framework for making CAC services available in India.

As per the provisions of the MTP Act, only the consent of woman whose pregnancy is being terminated is required. However, in case of a minor i.e. below the age of 18 years, or a mentally ill woman, consent of guardian (MTP Act defines guardian as someone who has the care of the minor.