Question

Voluntary pregnancy termination is also known as

• A. Medical termination of pregnancy
• B. Vasectomy
• C. All of the above
• D. Tubectomy

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Voluntary pregnancy termination is Medical termination of pregnancy. Intentional termination of pregnancy before full term is called as medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion. This is the method which helps to remove the foetus from the uterus of the mother before completion of the gestation period. MTP are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, i.e., up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. In India, MTP is considered as safe up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.