Reproductive Health Question 5

5. The contraceptive ‘SAHELI’

[2018]

(a) blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.

(b) increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females.

(c) is a post-coital contraceptive.

(d) is an IUD.

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) Saheli is world’s first and only oral non steroidal contraceptive pill, dosage-once a week pill. Its functioning is based upon selective estrogen receptor modulation and prevents egg from getting implanted.