Question
Why are MTPs carried out?
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Answer
MTPs are performed to remove unwanted pregnancies as in the following cases:
- Where the foetus is suffering from an incurable disease.
- Where pregnancy has occurred due to unwanted events like rapes.
- That has occurred due to unprotected sexual intercourse.
- Where continuation of pregnancy will be harmful to the mother and/ or foetus.
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