Question

Saheli, an oral contraceptive for female was developed by:
A. AIIMS, Delhi
B. IICB, Kolkata
C. SG PGI, Lucknow
D. CDRI, Lucknow

Answer 1

Hint: Contraceptive pills are taken to prevent pregnancy. Saheli is one such pill. Its other trade names are Savista and Chhaya. Central Drug Research Institute is famous for inventing many new drugs and medicines.

Complete answer:
To know the correct answer to the question, we must be well aware of contraception and the contraceptive pills.
Contraception is commonly known as birth control. Saheli is one of the contraceptive pills that are easily available in the market. It is also called Ormiloxifene or Centchroman. Saheli is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. It modulates the concentration of estrogen in the body.
Saheli is a non-steroidal contraceptive which is taken orally.

Saheli prevents the implantation of the zygote even if the fertilization occurs. It also delays ovulation in many females. Saheli has a failure rate of 1% -2% and so it is very effective in preventing pregnancy and is widely used in India.


Saheli was developed by Central Drug Research Centre, CDRI Lucknow. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option D.

Note: Saheli is free of cost in India. Apart from being a contraceptive pill, Saheli can also be used to stop dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It might also be effective in treating advanced breast cancer.
Menorrhagia is a condition in which the women experience heavy bleeding. Saheli or Ormeloxifene can be used to treat it.