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Which of the following is false about intra-uterine devices (IUDs)?

A
Multiload Cu-375 is a third generation intra-uterine device (IUD)
B
Copper devices are effective as post-coital contraceptives
C
LNG-20 (Mirena) has an effective life of 5 years
D
Pregnancy rates of Lippes Loop and T Cu-200 are similar
High-Yield Explanation
Multioad Cu-375 is a newer copper intra-uterine device (IUD). The copper devices comprise the second generation IUDs. The non-medicated or ine devices are the first generation IUDs and the hormone-releasing devices are the third generation IUDs Ref: Park's Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine, By K. Park, 19th Edition, Pages 393-395.

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