Saheli Contraceptive & Reproductive Health — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2026Research on various reproduction-related areas are encouraged and supported by governmental and non-governmental agencies to find out new methods and/or to improve upon the existing ones. Do you know that 'Saheli'–a new oral contraceptive for the females–was developed
Saheli is a hormonal oral contraceptive (pill) developed by CDRI for females that prevents pregnancy by suppressing ovulation. NTA tests whether students can identify Saheli as a non-hormonal or hormonal contraceptive—many incorrectly classify it as non-hormonal when it actually contains hormones. Students also confuse Saheli with other contraceptives like copper-T or condoms. Remember: Saheli is a hormonal oral contraceptive developed by Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), taken orally, and works by preventing ovulation. It's different from barrier methods or IUDs, making it crucial to distinguish between contraceptive types for NEET questions.
This paragraph was tested 3 times in NEET.
Match List-I with List-II — A. Progestasert, B. Multiload 375, C. Diaphragm, D. Saheli.
Match List-I with List-II: (NEET 2023) List-I: A. Vasectomy B. Coitus interruptus C. Cervical caps D. Saheli List-II: I. Natural method II. Oral method III. Surgical method IV. Barrier method Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The contraceptive ‘Saheli’:
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