- female
- 30 Years
- 01/04/2021
What is amniocentesis why it is banned?
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It is the process in which some amount of amniotic fluid is taken to study chromosomal anomalies but its banned in india as people use this process for sex determination which increases female foeticide
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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