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Reproductive Health

Question
CBSEENBI12002566

Cu ions released from copper -releasing Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs)

  • make uterus unsuitable for implantation

  • increase phagocytosis of sperms

  • suppress sperm motility 

  • prevent ovulation

Solution

A.

make uterus unsuitable for implantation

Intra- uterine device (IUD) is a small device made up pf copper, plastic or stainless steel. It is inserted into the uterus by a doctor and left in in place. It prevents implantation. iIt can be left in place for long periods. It may cause bleeding and discomfort. IUD may come out.