Question

Choose the correct option-

A hormone-releasing IUD is?

• A. Cu-T
• B. LNG-20
• C. Lippes loop
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

LNG-20

The correct option is B.

Explanation of Correct option

1. Intrauterine devices or IUDs are female contraceptives that prevent pregnancy when inserted into the uterus.
2. LNG-20 is a hormonal IUD that releases small amounts of levonorgestrel.
3. This is similar to the naturally found progesterone.
4. It thickens the cervical mucus, increases sperm phagocytosis, and makes the uterus hostile to implantation and the cervix to the sperms.

Explanation of Incorrect option

Option A

1. Cu-T or copper- T is an intrauterine coiled device used for emergency contraception and birth control.
2. It produces an inflammatory reaction that is toxic to eggs and sperm.

Option C

1. Lippes loop is made of inert plastic and is in a double S-shape.
2. It consists of barium sulfate.
3. It attracts the macrophages and results in their accumulation in the uterine cavity.
4. This causes the sperms to be phagocytosed.

Final answer: LNG-20 is a hormone-releasing IUD.