Question

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

• A. Steroidal preparation
• B. Hormonal preparation
• C. Non–steroidal preparation
• D. Toxic preparation to kill sperms

Answer 1

The correct option is C Non–steroidal preparation

Saheli is a mini pill. It contains 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. It is the world's first non-steroidal once-a-week oral contraceptive pill for women.