Question

Why Saheli has fewer side effects than emergency contraceptive?

Answer 1

Saheli –the new oral contraceptive for the females contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value. Women who have sex with a stable partner and choose this contraceptive method to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if the contraception you have used has failed – for example, a condom has split or you have missed a pill.

The word “Emergency” is important to note. If you are sexually active or planning to be, don't use emergency contraception as your only protection against pregnancy. Also, emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections, like HIV. Side effects include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, breast tenderness, headache, dizziness, and fatigue.