Which one of the following is a non-steroidal compound with potent antisteroidogenic properties used for oral contraception?

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Sol. Centchroman is a non-steroidal contraceptive with potent antisteroidogenic properties, used for oral contraception. It is also known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).
· (a) Progestin-only pill: This contains synthetic progesterone and is a hormonal contraceptive, but it is not non-steroidal.
· (b) Levonorgestrel: This is a synthetic progestin, used in various hormonal contraceptive methods, but it is not non-steroidal.
· (c) Desogestrel: This is another synthetic progestin used in hormonal contraceptives, but it is also steroidal.