Question

Which Of the following is a hormone released during Intra- Uterine Device (IUD)?

• A. Cervical cap
• B. LNG – 20
• C. Multiload 375
• D. Vault

Answer 1

The correct option is B

LNG – 20

The correct option is B.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. IUDs are metal or plastic objects which are inserted by doctors in the uterus of female through the vagina.
2. LNG-20 is one of the hormone which is releasing from IUDs.
3. This hormone leads to stop implantation of the zygote and thus prevents pregnancy.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option A:

Cervical cap keeps sperm from entering the uterus by covering the cervix.It is not a hormone.

Option C:

Multiload Cu-375 SL IUD was inserted within 120 hours after unprotected intercourse in the female body.

Option D:

The vaginal vault is the expanded region of the vaginal canal of female at the internal end of the vagina.