IUDs are small objects made up of plastic or copper that are inserted in the uterine cavity. Which of the following statements are correct about IUDs ?
(a) IUDs decrease phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus.
(b) The released copper ions suppress the sperm motility.
(c) IUDs do not make the cervix hostile to the sperm.
(d) IUDs suppress the fertilization capacity of sperm.
(e) The IUDs require surgical intervention for their insertion in the uterine cavity.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A(d) only
- B(a), (d) and (e) only
- C(b) and (c) only
- D(b) and (d) only
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Correct answer: D
Option (d) is the correct answer as only statements (b) and (d) are correct because the Cu ions which are released suppress the sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms.
Option (a) is incorrect as statement (b) is also a correct statement.
Option (b) is incorrect as IUDs increase the phagocytosis of sperms and IUD's insertion does not require surgical intervention.
Option (c) is incorrect as hormonal IUDs suppress endometrial changes and changes in cervical mucus, thereby making the cervix hostile to the sperms.
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