Which of the following is NOT an Intra Uterine Device?

The correct answer is Option (3) → Saheli

Option (1) Progestasert — An IUD. A hormone releasing IUD.

Option (2) Multiload 375 — An IUD. A copper releasing IUD, like CuT and Cu7.

Option (3) Saheli — Not an IUD. Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill, not a device placed in the uterus. It is a non-steroidal pill taken once a week.

Option (4) Lippes loop — An IUD. A non-medicated IUD.

NCERT Extract:
Contraceptive Methods – “… These Intra Uterine Devices are presently available as the non-medicated IUDs (e.g., Lippes loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375) and the hormone releasing IUDs (Progestasert, LNG-20) (Figure 3.2).”
“… Saheli –the new oral contraceptive for the females contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value.”