Which one of the following contraceptives is a hormone releasing IUD?

The correct answer is Option (2) → LNG-20

Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) are placed in the uterus by a doctor or expert nurse. They are of three kinds: non-medicated, copper releasing and hormone releasing.

(1) Lippes loop — Incorrect. This is a non-medicated IUD. It carries no copper or hormone.

(2) LNG-20 — Correct. This is a hormone releasing IUD (Progestasert is the other example). It also makes the uterus unsuitable for implantation and the cervix hostile to sperms.

(3) Multiload 375 — Incorrect. This is a copper releasing IUD (like CuT and Cu7). The copper ions released stop the sperms from moving and reduce their power to fertilise.

(4) Diaphragms — Incorrect. This is a barrier method. It is a rubber cap that covers the cervix. It is not an IUD.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 22-05-2025 (Slot 2) and on 15-05-2025 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 30-05-2023 (Slot 1) and on 25-05-2023 (Slot 3).

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