Question

Which hormone-based contraceptive prevents ovulation?

• A. Copper-T
• B. Condoms
• C. Oral pills
• D. Diaphragm

Hint:

Remember "Saheli", a non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill developed by the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India.
It contains centchroman, which acts as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), preventing implantation rather than inhibiting ovulation, taken once a week with very few side effects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Oral pills mechanism.
Contain synthetic estrogen/progesterone; suppress LH surge via negative feedback, preventing ovulation. Copper-T, condoms, diaphragm are non-hormonal.
Answer: Oral pills