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.
