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  4. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: 'Saheli' is an oral pill which has high contraceptive value and very little side effects. Statement 2: 'Saheli' contains progestion with no estrogen, and a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman.

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Q. Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : 'Saheli' is an oral pill which has high contraceptive value and very little side effects.
Statement 2: 'Saheli' contains progestion with no estrogen, and a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman.

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Saheli is an oral pill that contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman. It is taken once a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for $3$ months. It has high contraceptive value with very little side effects. It has been developed at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow