Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproductive Health

Question:

Which of the following is a non medicated intrauterine contraceptive device(IUCD)?

Options:

CuT

Lippes' Loop

Cu7

LNG-20

Correct Answer:

Lippes' Loop

Explanation:

Among the options provided, the non-medicated intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is the "Lippes' Loop."

The Lippes' Loop is a type of intrauterine device (IUD) used for contraception. It is a T-shaped device made of plastic or stainless steel, typically without any added medication or hormonal components. The Lippes' Loop functions primarily by creating a physical barrier that prevents sperm from fertilizing the egg and altering the uterine environment to inhibit implantation of a fertilized egg.

On the other hand, CuT, Cu7, and LNG-20 are examples of IUCDs that contain medication or a copper component:

  • CuT and Cu7 refer to Copper-T intrauterine devices, which have copper incorporated into the device and these increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus and the Cu ions released suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms
  • LNG-20 -The hormone releasing IUDs, in addition make the uterus unsuitable for implantation and the cervix hostile to the sperms.
  • The Lippes' Loop, unlike the others listed, is a non-medicated IUCD, relying solely on its physical presence within the uterus to prevent pregnancy.