Reproductive Health Question 11
11. Which of the following is a hormone releasing Intra Uterine Device (IUD)?
(a) Multiload 375
(b) LNG - 20
(c) Cervical cap
(d) Vault
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device, often ’ $T$ ‘-shaped, that contains either copper or levonorgestrel, which is inserted into the uterus. They are one form of long-acting reversible contraception which is the most effective types of reversible birth control. The LNG-20 is so-called because it releases 20 micrograms of levonorgestrel per 24 hours, compared with 30 micrograms of levonorgestrel in some mini-Pills.
