Question

Which of the pills are taken only once a week by females?
A. Gossypol
B. Mercilon
C. Mala- D
D. Saheli

Answer 1

The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), also known as the birth control pill or simply "the pill", is a type of birth control measure that is taken orally by women. It consists of an estrogen (usually ethinylestradiol) and a progestogen (specifically a progestin). When used correctly, it alters the menstrual cycle, preventing ovulation and preventing pregnancy.

Complete answer:
Combined oral contraceptive pills are a type of oral medication that is intended to be taken every day at the same time to prevent pregnancy. There are numerous formulations or brands available, but the average pack is intended to be taken over 28 days, or a cycle. Users take a daily pill containing hormones for the first 21 days of the cycle (estrogen and progestogen).
Option A: Gossypol: Gossypol is a substance found in cotton plants. It is extracted from the seeds and used to make medicine. The most common application of gossypol is for birth control. It is also used to treat HIV/AIDS, uterine and ovarian disorders, cancer, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these claims.
Option B: Mercilon: Mercilon is a combined oral contraceptive pill (also known as "the Pill"). You take it to avoid becoming pregnant. This low-dose contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestogen, two types of female sex hormones. These hormones prevent an egg from being released from your ovaries, preventing you from becoming pregnant.
Option C: Mala- D: Mala D Tablet is a medication that is used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and to treat irregular periods. It aids in the prevention of egg release and sperm fertilization.
Option D: Saheli: Saheli gives women the ability to be in charge. That is why millions of Indian women rely on Saheli to help them plan their families. Constantly suffering from numb headaches, dizziness, weight gain, and even nausea is extremely inconvenient. As a result, Saheli ensures that such side effects never occur.
So, all of the other pills depicted are cocktails or various combinations of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone that are used as female contraceptives. Saheli, a new oral contraceptive for females developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India, contains a non-steroidal preparation. It is a once-week pill with few side effects and high contraceptive efficacy.

Thus, the answer is option D: Saheli.

Note:
If started within five days of the start of the menstrual cycle, COCPs provide effective contraception from the first pill (within five days of the first day of menstruation). COCPs provide effective contraception only after 7 consecutive days of use of active pills if started at any other time in the menstrual cycle, so a backup method of contraception (such as condoms) must be used until active pills have been taken for 7 consecutive days. COCPs should be taken at approximately the same time every day.