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The contraceptive ‘SAHELI’

1. blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.
2. increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation in females.
3. is a post-coital contraceptive.
4. is an IUD.

Correct answer: blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted.

Solution

Saheli (centchroman/ormeloxifene) is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive that blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, making implantation unlikely. It does not work by increasing estrogen, is not a post-coital pill, and is not an IUD.

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