Cu ions released from copper releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs)

Options

A. Prevent ovulation
B. Make uterus unsuitable for implantation
C. Increase phagocytosis of sperms
D. Supperss sperm motility

Answer

c,d

Explanation

(cd) Intre Uterine Devices (IUDs) are inserted by doctors in the uteerus through Vagina. These intra Uterine Devices are availaable as the non-medicated IUDs (e.g. Lippes looo) copper releasing IUDs (C `mu` T, Cu7, multiload 375) and the hormone releasing phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus and the Cu ions released suppress sperm motility and the fertilizing capacity of sperms.