Question

In which of the following situations are MTPs usually performed?

• A. Pregnancy due to casual unprotected intercourse
• B. Failure of the contraceptive used during coitus
• C. Continuation of the pregnancy could be harmful either to the mother or to the fetus or to both
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The correct option is option D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before the fetal becomes viable is called medical termination of pregnancy(MTP).
2. It is also called induced abortion.
3. It is done to avoid the birth of an unwanted child.
4. It can be done when a child is conceived due to casual unprotected sexual intercourse, failure of contraceptive during intercourse, pregnancy due to rape, or in such cases where continuation of the pregnancy may cause a threat to the fetus, mother, or both.

Final answer: MTPs are performed in all of the above situations.