Copper and hormone releasing lUDs act as contraceptives because (i) lUDs (Cu-T, Cu-7) release Cu ions, which suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms. (ii) Hormone releasing lUDs (progestasert, LNG-20)
inhibits ovulation.
make the cervix unreceptive to sperms.
make the uterus unsuitable for implantation.
(iii) Increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus.
How do copper and hormone releasing IUDs act as contraceptives? Explain.
Answers
Apurv neema
Copper and hormone releasing lUDs act as contraceptives because
(i) lUDs (Cu-T, Cu-7) release Cu ions, which suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms.
(ii) Hormone releasing lUDs (progestasert, LNG-20)
- inhibits ovulation.
- make the cervix unreceptive to sperms.
- make the uterus unsuitable for implantation.
(iii) Increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus.