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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General 28144654

Mirena is :

A
Used in aboions
B
Antiprogesterone
C
Progesterone IUCD
D
Harmonal implant
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is c i.e. Progesterone IUCD Mirena is a progesterone IUCD. It contains 52mg levonorgesterel. eluting 20pg daily. Life span- 5 years Failure rate = 0.1-0.4/HMY Mode of action : * Inhibits feilisation Thickens cervical mucus Inhibits sperm function Suppresses endometrium and prevents implantation and inhibits ovulation only in 10-15% cases. Within first seven days of onset of menstruation Immediately after first or second trimester termination of pregnancy After 6 weeks postpaum with contraception for 7 days.

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