Paper II
2016 February (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

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Centchroman

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Centchroman (Ormeloxifene) is a non-steroidal selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used as a non-hormonal, once-a-week oral contraceptive. It exerts anti-oestrogenic action on the endometrium (making it unfavourable for implantation) while having weak oestrogenic effects elsewhere, without significantly suppressing ovulation. Advantages include a non-steroidal structure (avoiding classic hormonal side effects like thromboembolism) and infrequent (weekly) dosing, though it may cause menstrual irregularities.

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