Question

Which of the following is an additional advantage of hormone releasing IUDs?

• A. Increase phagocytosis of sperms
• B. Suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms
• C. They make the uterus unsuitable for implantation and cervix hostile to the sperms
• D. They always inhibit ovulation

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

These hormones (progesterone and levonorgestrel) cause changes in cervical mucus and endometrium.