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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 3. reproductive health

Which of the following is a hormone releasing Intra Uterine Device \((IUD)\) ?

  1. A Multiload \(375\)
  2. B \(LNG-20\)
  3. C Cervical cap
  4. D Vault
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(B) \(LNG-20\)

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(b) : Intra uterine devices \((IUDs)\) are plastic or metal objects which are inserted by doctors in the uterus through vagina. These are available as non­ medicated \(IUDs (i.e.\), Lippes loop), copper releasing \(IUDs (CuT, Cu7, \) Multiload \(375)\) and hormone releasing \(IUDs\) (progestasert, \(LN-G­20\)). Vault cap is hemispheric dome like rubber or plastic cap with a thick rim which is meant for fitting over the vaginal vault over the cervix.