Question

Which one of them is called centron and centchroman?
A. Gossypol
B. Mercilon
C. Mala- D
D. Saheli

Answer 1

Hint:-Centchroman is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used as a contraceptive and for the management of hormone related clinical disorder. One of the above-mentioned drugs is called centron and centchroman to control unwanted pregnancy.

Complete answer:
Saheli is the contraceptive pill which is called centron and centchroman. Centchroman was introduced in India national family program in 2016 to be consumed once in a week as contraception from unwanted pregnancy. Saheli as an organisation was established in lucknow at Central drug research institute, for females it’s an oral contraception it was the first contraception non-steroidal and easy to take pill which is non-hormonal it contains a drug which blocks the estrogen and prevents pregnancy. Centchroman is free of any side effects and is highly effective, it induces ovulation.
In some cases, it also has some side effects on the body like metabolic effects, neoplastic diseases etc.
Among the 1.9 billion women of reproductive age group that is 15-49 years worldwide in 2019, approx. 1.1 billion have a need for family planning. Only one contraception that is condoms and pill contraception can prevent both a pregnancy and STDs (Sexually transmission diseases). Thus, the correct answer is option (D) Saheli. The Indian government in 1960 called upon Indian laboratories to come up with alternate birth control pills.

Note:- Some other contraception methods include oral contraception, implants, injectables, patches, vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, condoms, male and female sterilization even more. Use of contraception prevents pregnancy related health risks for women, especially for adolescent girls.