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Biology Question on human reproduction

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

it contains centchroman

Explanation

Solution

Saheli, developed at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. It is a new oral contraceptive pill for female. It contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman, which is taken once in a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for three months.