Lippes loop is IUD impregnated with barium sulfate. Copper releasing IUDs, namely CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375 etc, release copper that suppress the sperm motility which in turn reduces its fertilizing capacity. LNG-20 is IUD that release levonorgestrel (LNG), cause endometrial atrophy and alter the stroma to inhibit implantation. It also increases sperm phagocytosis in uterus.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
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Q1
Which of the following are from a third-generation hormone-releasing Intrauterine Device?
1. Progestasert
2. Lippes loop
3. Multiload 375
4. LNG-20
5. Rings
6. CuT
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Q2
Which among the following Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) are copper-releasing?
1. CuT
2. Cu7
3. LNG-20
4. Multiload 375
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Q3
Assertion :CuT, Cu7 and multiload 375 are the hormone releasing IUDs. Reason: Cu ions released by some UD5 affect the ability of uterine wall to support embryo thus cause contraception.
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Which of the below elements is present in Multiload 375?
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Q5
Which of the following are intrauterine devices?
(i) Cervical cap
(ii) Loop
(iii) Diaphragm
(iv) Copper-T
(v) Multiload 375
(vi) Condom