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Copper acts in intrauterine devices chiefly by:

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About This Question

Subject
biology
Chapter
reproduction
Topic
reproductive health
Difficulty
Medium
Year
2025
Tags
ContraceptionIUD

Solution

Correct Answer:

Inducing local inflammatory reaction toxic to sperm

  1. Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): Effective contraceptive methods inserted into the uterus.
  2. Copper-releasing IUDs ( CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375).
  3. Mechanism of Action: The copper ions () released into the uterine fluid:
    • Increase the phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus.
    • Suppress sperm motility and the fertilizing capacity of the sperm.
    • Induce a sterile inflammatory reaction in the endometrium that is toxic to both sperm and the blastocyst.
  4. Non-hormonal: Unlike oral pills, copper IUDs do not prevent ovulation or suppress pituitary hormones.

This medium difficulty biology question is from the chapter reproduction, covering the topic of reproductive health. It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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