NCERT · Class 12 · Biology · Reproductive HealthWhat is Saheli? State its key features as a contraceptive pill.
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Saheli is an oral contraceptive pill for females developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India. It is a non-steroidal preparation containing centchroman. It is taken once a week after initial dosage and has very few side effects with extremely high contraceptive value, making it widely accepted among women.
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