Question

The contraceptive ‘SAHELI’
A) Is an IUD
B) Blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted
C) Is a post-coital contraceptive
D) Increase the concentrations of estrogen and prevents ovulations in females

Answer 1

Hint: There are predominantly 3 kinds of contraception: Barrier, Hormonal anticonception, Contraceptive in Emergency.

Complete Answer:
Contraception is an artificial technique or other method primarily used as a result of sexual intercourse to avoid or prevent pregnancy. But nowadays, because of the lack of resources and population growth, this situation needs to be considered and limited. The different ways and methods of avoiding the continuity process.

Now, let us find the solution from the options-
-Contraception is a technique that inhibits the production of eggs from being restricted, keeping the egg separate or far from the sperm and stopping the fertilised egg from inserting to the womb lining.
- The brand name of the medication ormeloxifene is Saheli.
-This is a drug that works as a modulator of the selective estrogen receptor.
-This avoids the hormone’s action on the uterus and inhibits implantation of the eggs.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B) Blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.

Note: The prevention of pregnancy by stopping fertilization in women is referred to as contraception. A contraceptive is the name of any device or chemical (drug) that stops pregnancy in women. It uses physical devices like condoms and a diaphragm (cap). This restricts sperm from reaching the ova for fertilization.