Read the given statement and select the correct option
Statement 1 : Saheli is an pill which has high contraceptive value and very little side effects
Statement 2 : Saheli contains progestin with no estrogen, and a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman.

Options

A. Both statement 1 and 2 are correct
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
D. Bothe statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer

A

Explanation

Saheli is an oral pill that contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman. It is taken once a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for 3 months. It hs high contraceptive value with very little side effects. It has been developed at Central Drug Research Institude, Lacknow.