Question

Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?

Options

• Twelve weeks

• Eighteen weeks

• Six weeks

• Eight weeks

Answer 1

Twelve weeks

Explanation:

Medical termination of pregnancy or induced absorption refers to an intestinal or voluntary end of pregnancy before full term. During the first trimester or up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, MTP is regarded as relatively safe. Abortions in the second trimester are significantly riskier.