Question

Which of these oral contraceptive drugs have side effects (can cause breast cancer)?

• A. Mercilon
• B. Mala- D
• C. Saheli
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

• Oral contraceptive pills are used to control and prevent pregnancy. These pills are prepared by combining estrogen and progestins, the two female sex hormones, or progestins alone so as to prevent ovulation.
• Mercilon shows side effects such as breast tenderness, pain in the breasts, abdominal pain, headaches, skin rashes insomnia, and depression.
• Mala D is a combination pill with a molecular composition of Levonorgestrel-0.15 mg + Ethinyl oestradiol- 0.03mg- these also show side effects of headaches, dizziness, and tenderness of the breasts.
• Saheli (ormeloxifene 30mg) is the only non–steroidal pill with zero side effects available in the world.
  

So, the correct answer is option D.