Which of the following are non-hormonal and non-steroidal contraceptive medicines used in India?

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  1. Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC)
  2. Progestin-Only Pill (POP)
  3. Chhaya & Saheli
  4. Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP)

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Option 3 : Chhaya & Saheli
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3) Chhaya & Saheli

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  • Chhaya and Saheli are non-hormonal and non-steroidal contraceptive medicines.

    • Chhaya is composed of Ormeloxifene 30 mg (brand name Centchromen-30 mg), which is a non-hormonal, non-steroidal contraceptive. It primarily prevents the implantation of a fertilized ovum. Chhaya is used twice a week for the first three months and then once a week thereafter.
    • Saheli, also known as Centchromen, works similarly by preventing the implantation of a fertilized ovum. It is taken weekly.
  • Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC), Progestin-Only Pill (POP), and Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) are hormonal contraceptives, and therefore not non-hormonal.

    • COC (Combined Oral Contraceptive): Hormonal contraceptive that releases both estrogen and progestin.
    • POP (Progestin-Only Pill): Hormonal contraceptive that releases only progestin, suitable for breastfeeding women.
    • Levonorgestrel ECP (Emergency Contraceptive Pill): Progestin-only method used in emergency situations, not for ongoing protection against pregnancy.

Therefore, based on the provided information, Chhaya & Saheli are the non-hormonal and non-steroidal contraceptives used in India.

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