NEET 2022
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2022
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Reproductive Health
NEET 2022 · Zoology · Reproductive Health
Lippe's loop is a type of contraceptive used as:
Lippe's loop is a type of contraceptive used as:
Options
- AVault barrier
- BNon-Medicated IUD
- CCopper releasing IUD
- DCervical barrier
Correct answer
B. Non-Medicated IUD
Step-by-step solution
Lippe’s loop is an example of a non-medicated intra-uterine device or IUD used in female contraception.
Lippes loop is a plastic double “s” loop. It attracts the macrophages stimulating them to accumulate in the uterine cavity. Macrophages increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus and act as a contraceptive.