Which of the following is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive?

Question

Which of the following is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive? (A) LNG-20 (B) Progesterone only pills (C) MALA-N (D) Saheli

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Saheli or ormeloxifene or centchroman is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value. It was developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India.

Q. Which of the following is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive?

LNG-20

Progesterone only pills

MALA-N

Saheli

Saheli or ormeloxifene or centchroman is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. It is a ‘once a week’ pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value. It was developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India.