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Since March 2002, abortion has been legal in Nepal under the 11th Amendment to the Civil Code.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4886/nepal--abortion-law Nepal: Abortion law]</ref> According to the law, abortion is legally available upon request during the first 12 weeks of gestation. This means that, for all women, they can obtain an abortion for nearly all reasons during this period. Furthermore, younger women should not be turned away or discriminated against because of their age.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref> However, it is illegal to request an abortion due to the sex of the child.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4887/nepal--organizations-and-clinincs Women on Waves - Nepal: Organizations and clinics]</ref> After 18 weeks of gestation, abortion is only legal if the pregnancy in cases of rape or incest. It should be noted that, if any time in the pregnancy, a physician believes that an abortion is advisable, or if the pregnant woman's physical or mental health is at stake, or if there is serious risk of fetal malformation, an abortion can also be legally permitted.<ref>[http://asap-asia.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-about-abortion-service-in-nepal/#sthash.N4ez5hnq.dpbs 10 Things To Know about Abortion Services in Nepal]</ref>