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What are the different types of IUDs?

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IUDs are of three types- copper releasing, hormone and non-medicated IUDs.
Copper releasing IUDs has local antifertility effect by releasing the toxic cytokines.
Hormone releasing IUDs suppress endometrial changes which cause an ovulation.
Inert IUDs are made up of polyethylene, impregnared with barium sulphate, their exact mechanism is not clear.
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