Question

Strict conditions are to be followed in medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) procedures. Mention two reasons.

Answer 1

Introduction to MTP:

Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion is the method of intentional termination of pregnancy before full term.

Reasons to perform MTP under strict conditions:

Amniocentesis followed by MTP is misused to abort normal healthy female foetus, i.e., female foeticide.

MTP should be performed within the end of the first trimester as it is riskier to be performed in the second trimester.

MTP performed by the unqualified quacks are not only unsafe but could be fatal for the mother also.