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Reproductive Health

Question
CBSEENBI12001494

What are various oral contraceptives used ? How do they function ? What is the advantage of Saheli ?

 

Solution
The various oral contraceptives that can be used
are
i. Progestogen alone in the form of pills. 
ii. Combination of progestogen and estrogen in form of pills.

The mechanisms of their action are :
i. They inhibit ovulation and implantation
ii. They alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent or retard the  entry of sperms.

Saheli pills are advantageous as they are non-steroidal in nature , very effective (high contraceptive value) and has very few  side effects.