Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the progestin-containing IUD?

  1. The risk of ectopic pregnancy is greater for women with IUDs than for those using no form of contraception.

  2. The progestin disrupts endometrial maturation and creates an environment unfavourable for implantation.

  3. The IUD does not abort a successfully implanted pregnancy.

  4. It is associated with less bleeding than copper IUD.

  5. The ParaGard IUD can be used as emergency birth control.
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Explanation

The risk of ectopic pregnancy is not greater among women with IUDs.

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