Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding MTP?

• A. MTP stands for medical termination of pregnancy
• B. MTP can be performed anytime during the pregnancy
• C. This helps in terminating the pregnancy which may be harmful to the mother or to the foetus or both.
• D. This helps in getting rid of unwanted pregnancies.

Answer 1

The correct option is B MTP can be performed anytime during the pregnancy

MTP stands for medical termination of pregnancy. It is voluntary termination of pregnancy and this helps in getting rid of unwanted pregnancies which can be due to unprotected intercourse, failure of contraceptive methods used or pregnancy due to rapes.

Moreover, it also helps in terminating pregnancies which may be harmful to the mother or foetus or sometimes both.

MTPs are considered safe during the first trimester (12 weeks of pregnancy). Hence, it is not advised after the first trimester.