Question

Multiload 375 acts as a contraceptive because

• A. it prevents ovulation.
• B. it releases progesterone hormone.
• C. it releases copper ions which suppress the motility and fertilizing capacity of sperm.
• D. it decreases sperm mortality and increases sperm motility.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Multiload 375 is an intrauterine contraceptive device. IUDs are inserted into the uterus and prevent pregnancy and help in population control measures. They function by increasing phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus. The copper ions released by them suppress sperm motility and its fertilizing capacity. In addition to this, the IUDs make the uterus unsuitable for implantation and also the cervix hostile to the sperms.