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Q. LNG-20 is a hormone-releasing IUD. It is called LNG-20 because

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LNG-20 is a hormone releasing IUD which releases a synthetic progesterone called levonorgestrel at the rate of 20 micrograms per day. It is effective for 4 to 7 years.