Q148 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Which of the following is hormone-releasing IUD?

  • Correct answer
    A
    LNG-20
  • B
    Multiload-375
  • C
    Lippes loop
  • D
    Cu7

Solution

LNG-20 (Levonorgestrel) is a hormone-releasing IUD. The hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped piece of plastic, which contains levonorgestrel, a type of progestin. The cylinder of the device is coated with a membrane that regulates the release of the drug. 

Multiload 375 and Cu7 are copper releasing IUDs. Lippes loop is a double S-shape inert plastic, which is inserted in uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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