Which of the following is incorrect about oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli'?

Concept:

• Contraceptives are birth control devices that help in preventing unwanted pregnancies.
• Oral Contraceptives -
  • It is a type of contraceptive method that involves oral administration of contraceptives.
  • It is also known as oral pills.
  • They are usually small doses of progesterone or a combination of progesterone and estrogen.

Important Points

• 'Saheli' is an oral contraceptive for females.
• It is the world's first and only non-steroidal contraceptive with very few side effects.
• It is a 'once a week' pill.
• It has high contraceptive value.
• It was developed in India by CSIR-CDRI.

Hence, the incorrect statement is option 3.

Additional InformationOther Contraceptive Methods - 

• Natural Methods -
  • These include natural ways by which the meeting of sperm and ovum can be avoided.
  • There are 3 major ways - Periodic abstinence, Coitus interruptus and Lactational amenorrhea.
• Physical Methods/ Barriers -
  • This is the method by which physical barriers are used to prevent pregnancy.
  • Males can use condoms, while females can use diaphragm, cervical caps or vaults.
  • They block the entry of sperms through the cervix.
• IUDs -
  • Intra-uterine devices are inserted into the uterus through the vagina by any medical professional.
  • These can be non-medicated, copper-releasing or hormone-releasing.
  • Examples - Lippes loop, CuT, Cu7, Progestasert, etc.
• Surgical Methods -
  • This includes sterilization processes of tubectomy and vasectomy.
  • It is a terminal method and often irreversible.
  • It interferes with gamete transfer and thus prevent pregnancies.