What is centchroman / Saheli ?

Dr. Ahmad Najmi, Index Medical College, Indore
•Non-steroidal oral contraceptive (CDRI, Lucknow)
•Oestrogen antagonist
•Anti-implantation agent
•Safer free from OCS side effects; menstrual cycle not disturbed – may be lengthened in 6-10% women
•For all age group of women
•Failure rate: 1 – 3 %
•Side effects: enlargement of ovary
•C/I: polycystic ovarian disease, cervical hyperplasia,

renal or hepatic disease, tuberculosis & lactating mother
•Dose: 30mg tablet twice a week; 30mg once a week till needed

Dr. Ahmad Najmi, Index Medical College, Indore