The Complexities of Medical Termination of Pregnancy
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Approximately how many MTPs are performed worldwide in a year?

  • 30 to 35 million
  • 10 to 15 million
  • 45 to 50 million (correct)
  • 20 to 25 million

    • What fraction of the total number of conceived pregnancies does the number of MTPs account for in a year?

  • 1/4
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 1/5 (correct)

    • When did the Government of India legalize MTP?

  • 1965
  • 1975
  • 1961
  • 1971 (correct)

    • Why are MTPs performed?

    <p>To avoid unwanted pregnancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are MTPs considered relatively safe?

    <p>During the first trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disturbing trend observed with MTPs?

    <p>Majority of MTPs are performed by unqualified quacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the misuse of amniocentesis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Determining the sex of the unborn child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should restrictions be in place for MTPs?

    <p>To prevent illegal female foeticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the issues involved in the debate on MTP?

    <p>Emotional, ethical, religious, and social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of legalizing MTP?

    <p>To ensure safe and regulated MTP procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MTPs Worldwide

    • Approximately 50 million MTPs are performed worldwide every year.

    MTPs as a Fraction of Conceived Pregnancies

    • MTPs account for about 20-30% of the total number of conceived pregnancies in a year.

    Legalization of MTPs in India

    • The Government of India legalized MTPs in 1971.

    Reasons for MTPs

    • MTPs are performed for various reasons, including unwanted pregnancies, fetal abnormalities, and risk to the mother's life.

    Safe Abortions

    • MTPs are considered relatively safe when performed within the first trimester (up to 12 weeks) of pregnancy.

    Disturbing Trend

    • One disturbing trend observed with MTPs is the increasing use of amniocentesis to determine the sex of the fetus, leading to a higher incidence of female feticide.

    Misuse of Amniocentesis

    • The misuse of amniocentesis is highlighted, where it is used to detect the sex of the fetus, leading to selective abortions.

    Need for Restrictions

    • Restrictions on MTPs are necessary to prevent misuse and ensure that the procedure is performed only for valid reasons.

    Debate on MTPs

    • Issues involved in the debate on MTPs include ethical, moral, and legal considerations, as well as concerns about the rights of women and the unborn fetus.

    Purpose of Legalizing MTPs

    • The purpose of legalizing MTPs is to ensure that women have access to safe and regulated abortion services, reducing the risk of unsafe and illegal abortions.

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    Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the topic of medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion. Explore the emotional, ethical, religious, and legal aspects surrounding this debated issue in many countries.

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