Question : Medical termination of pregnancy after being legalised in 1971 has resulted in the increased cases of illegal sex and has reduced the fear of bearing illegal child. Suggest three measures to reduce the cases of illegal sex/medical termination of pregnancies.

Question : Medical termination of pregnancy after being legalised in 1

1.	Question : Medical termination of pregnancy after being legalised in 1971 has resulted in the increased cases of illegal sex and has reduced the fear of bearing illegal child. Suggest three measures to reduce the cases of illegal sex/medical termination of pregnancies.
Answer» Solution :Medical Termination of pregnancy (MTP) is a method that should be USED only if the foetus has some defect, or if it is life-threatening to the mother. It should not be used as a contraceptive method. Thus, MTPs should be avoided. Illegal sex should be avoided, which may also CAUSE STDs. •It can also lead to health problems to the mother. • It can also result in infections. Three measures to reduce cases of medical termination of pregnancy are Using CONTRACEPTIVES LIKE (i) Physical Barrier - Condom (II) Intra-Uterine Devices - Cu-T (iii) Surgical Method - Vasectomy and Tubectomy.