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Q.

Saheli is _________

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a

Surgical sterilisation for male

b

Oral female contraceptive

c

 Diaphragm for females 

d

Surgical sterilisation for females

answer is A.

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Saheli is oral female contraceptive.

Contraceptives methods are different means by which pregnancy could be avoided. Contraceptive pills are one such methods. It is taken orally. It acts by changing the hormonal balance of the body so that eggs are not released and fertilisation cannot occur. There are many contraceptive pills in the market out of which Saheli was developed at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow.

Saheli is a non-steroidal oral contraception widely preferred since it doesn't contain any steroids, it has no adverse effects. It disables uterine oestrogen receptors. Consequently, it stops eggs from being placed on the lining of the woman's womb.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

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