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Replacement of Mirena a progestin releasing intrauterine device should be done after how many years?

A
1 year
B
3 year
C
5 year
D
10 year
High-Yield Explanation
Mirena is a progestin releasing device, it releases levonorgestrel into the uterus at a rate of 20 microgm/d. It has a T-shaped radiopaque frame, with its stem wrapped with a cylinder reservoir, composed of a polydimethylsiloxane-levonorgestrel mixture. It has to be replaced every 5 years. Cu T 380A is another progestin releasing device. It has a polyethylene and barium sulfate, T-shaped frame wound with copper. It has to be replaced every 10 years. Ref: Cunningham F.G., Leveno K.J., Bloom S.L., Hauth J.C., Rouse D.J., Spong C.Y. (2010). Chapter 32. Contraception.

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