Question

Why is CuT considered a good contraceptive device to space out children?

Answer 1

Hint: CuT is also known as Copper (Cu) T. It is a contraceptive device used by women as the copper is spermicidal in nature. Contraceptives are used for the prevention of pregnancy and thus an important method in family planning. Each contraception method has a rate of success in preventing pregnancy, while some are almost foolproof.

Complete answer:
- CuT is an intrauterine device (IUD) also known as Copper T. These devices are inserted into the uterus through the vagina non-surgically only by doctors or medical experts.
- The IUD increases the phagocytosis of the sperms and the copper ions released by CuT suppress the motility and thus the fertilizing capability of the sperms.

- The IUD, once implanted, can stay inside for years without discomfort and can be removed when the person is ready for a child. It has a high rate of preventing fertilization, compared even to condoms and contraceptive pills. Hence, it is a good contraceptive device to space out children.
- Examples of copper-releasing IUDs are CuT, Cu7, and Multiload 375.
- Different types of IUDs include non-medicated IUDs (Lippes loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT), and hormone-releasing IUDs (Progestasert, LNG-20).
- Hormone-releasing IUDs make the uterus unsuitable for implantation and the cervix hostile to sperms.

Note:
- Devices for the prevention of fertilization in females include diaphragms, cervical caps, vaults, and female condoms.
- Other contraceptives include oral contraceptives, in the form of pills that contain doses of progesterone.
- Surgical sterilization can also be carried out in females as well as males. In females, it is known as tubectomy.