Question

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered comparitvely safe upto how many weeks of pregnancy ?

• A. Eight weeks
• B. Six weeks
• C. Twelve weeks
• D. Eighteen weeks

Answer 1

The correct option is C Twelve weeks

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) or abortion is the termination of the pregnancy under expert medical supervision. MTP is comparatively safe upto 12 weeks of pregnancy. It becomes more risky after the first trimester period of pregnancy as the foetus becomes intimately associated with the maternal tissues.