Saheli, a new oral contraceptive for females developed by Indian scientists is a

Steroidal preparation

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Hormonal preparation

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Non-steroidal preparation

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Toxic preparation to kill sperms

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Solution

The correct option is C Non-steroidal preparation
Saheli is a mini pill. It contain only progesterone. It is taken in a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for three months. It contains a non- steroidal preparation called cent chroman. It is developed by Central Drug research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow. So, the correct answer is 'Non- steroidal preparation'

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What is true about “Saheli”?

(i) Developed at CDRI, Lucknow

(ii) Contains a steroidal preparation

(iii) “Once-a-week” pill

(iv) Many side effects

(v) High contraceptive value

(vi) Very few side effects

(vii) Low contraceptive value

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