Question

Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill that has very high contraceptive value with little side effects It is because

• A. It is taken once in a week
• B. It contains synthetic progesterone
• C. It contains centchroman
• D. It decreases risk of cancer

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It contains centchroman

The correct option is C.

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 option:

Option A:

The frequency of taking the pill does not depend on the contraceptive.

Option B:

Synthetic progestins, work in birth control by raising progesterone levels and suppressing ovulation, simulating the effects of pregnancy.

Option D:

The use of Saheli does not lower the risk of cancer.

Final answer: Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill that has a very high contraceptive value with few side effects It is because It contains centchroman.