Question

Given below is situation related to birth control. Analyse the situation carefully and suggest appropriate contraceptive method that could be used. Also explain its mode of action.

Situation: Devices that are inserted by doctors or expert nurses in the vagina.

Answer 1

Intrauterine devices (IUDs), e.g., Lippes loop (non‑medicated), copper IUDs (CuT) or hormone‑releasing IUDs (Progestasert, LNG‑IUD). These are inserted into the uterus by a doctor or trained nurse through the vagina.