MIRENA is: (A) Progesterone IUCD, (B) Hormonal implant, (C) Anti progesterone, (D) Used for MTP
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e. Progesterone IUCD MIRENA is an intrauterine device.There are two types of IUD'sChemically inert IUD's - They are composed of a nonabsorbable material, most often polyethylene and impregnated with barium sulfate for radiopacity.Chemically active IUD's * They either haveContinuous elution of copper orProgestational agent.At present time only chemically active IUD's are available.MIRENA is a progesterone containing IUDThe progesterone agent present in it is levonorgestrel.MIRENA releases levonorgestrel into the uterus at a relatively constant rate of 20 mg/day.It works by causing endometrial atrophy.Other beneficial effect:The MIRENA device reduces menstrual blood loss and can even be used to treat menorrhagia.