Question

Lippes Loop is manufactured in India at
A) Madras
B) Calcutta
C) Bangalore
D) Kanpur

Answer 1

Hint: Lippes Loop is an intrauterine device which was introduced for the first time ever in the year 1962.

Complete Answer:
Let us know a little more about IUDs first. Intrauterine Device (IUDs) are contraceptive devices which are fitted inside the uterus and prevent implantation of ova, thereby preventing pregnancy.

1) Option A: Lippes loop is not manufactured in Madras. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.
2) Option B: Lippes loop is not manufactured in Calcutta. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.
3) Option C: Lippes loop is not manufactured in Bangalore. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.
4) Option D: Lippes Loop is defined as an intrauterine device belonging to the category of contraceptives which consists of an inert plastic enclosed within a double S-shaped that can be inserted through the cannula cervix. This enclosement assumes the form of a trapezoid once it finds its placement into the uterus.

- The Lippes Loop is composed of polyethylene and further gets impregnated with radium phosphate for undergoing the radiopacity.
- This finds its worldwide applicability. However, just like India, recently in other countries too, it is being replaced with Copper T. The large-scale manufacturing of this Lippes Loop takes place in Kanpur. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Thus, the correct option is D) Kanpur.

Note: The various methods of birth control are,
(i) Natural birth control - It includes rhythm, continuous abstinence, etc
(ii) Barrier method- It includes condoms
(iii) Intrauterine devices - It includes copper IUD and hormonal IUD
(iv) Surgical methods- It includes vasectomy and tubectomy
(v) Hormonal method- It includes birth control pills, vaginal rings, etc