Question

Select the incorrect option regarding contraceptives.

• A. Non-medicated IUDs: Lippes loop.
• B. Cu-releasing IUDs: Cu7.
• C. Hormone-releasing IUDs: Multiload 375.
• D. Nirodh: Condom for males.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Hormone-releasing IUDs: Multiload 375.

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Intrauterine devices are contraception devices that are implanted in the female's cervical region.
2. Multiload 375 is an IUD that releases Cu. The releasing Cu ions inhibit sperm motility and fertilisation capacity.
3. Hormone-releasing IUDs include Progestasert and LNG-20.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The Lippes loop is an IUD that is not medicated.
2. They prevent the egg from fertilising and the embryo from implanting in the uterus.

Option B:

1. Copper-releasing IUDs include the Cu7, CuT, and Multiload 375.
2. Cu ions released by these IUDs inhibit sperm motility and fertilisation capacity.

Option D:

1. Condom is the most commonly used male contraceptive method in India.
2. It is a thin sheet of rubber/latex used to cover the male erect penis.
3. The government also provides it for free under the name "Nirodh."

Final answer: The incorrect option regarding contraceptives is hormone-releasing IUDs: Multiload 375.