Question

A new contraceptive pill which is non-steroidal is referred as

• A. LNG 20
• B. Progestaset
• C. Saheli
• D. Lippes loop

Hint:

Saheli = first non-steroidal contraceptive pill, safe and widely used in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: About Saheli.
Saheli is the world’s first non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill developed in India. It contains Centchroman (ormeloxifene), a selective estrogen receptor modulator.
Step 2: Analysis of options.
(1) LNG 20 – A hormonal IUD (Levonorgestrel), not a non-steroidal pill.
(2) Progestaset – Contains progestin hormone, hence steroidal.
(3) Saheli – Correct, non-steroidal contraceptive pill.
(4) Lippes loop – An intrauterine device (IUD), not a pill.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (3) Saheli.