2018 Reproductive HealthContraceptive methods – oral pills Easy Question 1 of 2 in Contraceptive methods – oral pills

The contraceptive 'SAHELI'

A is an IUD.
B increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females.
C blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.
D is a post-coital contraceptive.

The answer is C.

Solution

Saheli (centchroman) is a non-steroidal SERM pill.

Saheli is the first non-steroidal, once-a-week pill. It contains centchroman and its functioning is based upon selective estrogen receptor modulation. So it blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing implantation.

Concept saheli-centchroman

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