Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?
Correct answer: B. Twelve weeks
- A. Seven weeks
- B. Twelve weeks
- C. Eight weeks
- D. Six weeks
Explanation
Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the fetus becomes viable. MTP is comparatively safe upto 12 weeks (the first trimester) of pregnancy. It becomes more risky after the first trimester period of pregnancy as the fetus becomes intimately associated with the maternal tissues.
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