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Saheli, a female antifertility pill is used __.


A

Daily

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B

Weekly

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C

Quarterly

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D

Monthly

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Solution

The correct option is B

Weekly


The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. Saheli was founded at the Central Drug Research Institute in Lucknow.
  2. It's a novel oral contraceptive tablet for women.
  3. It comprises centchroman, a non-steroidal formulation that is taken once a week after a three-month dosage of twice-weekly ingestion.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

The birth control pill is a daily tablet containing hormones that alter the body's functioning and prevent conception.

Option C:

Saheli pills are not taken quarterly.

Option D:

Saheli pill is not recommended for monthly use.

Final answer: Saheli, a female antifertility pill, is used weekly.


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