Centchroman | The Contraceptive Pipeline Database

Product Overview

Alternative Name: Saheli, Ormeloxifene, Chhaya

Duration Type: ,

Description: A non-hormonal oral contraceptive available only in India. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is also used for management of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and as an emergency contraceptive, in addition to use as a weekly contraceptive.

Updated date: May 30, 2018

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Product Details

Duration: one week

Dose: 30 mg

Partner: ,

Status

Began discovery in: 1977

Status Details:
Centchroman has been in use as a weekly oral contraceptive in India for nearly 20 years.

Clinical research activities underway to develop this product for management of osteoporosis and advanced breast cancer.

Programmatic Considerations

Considerations:
Studies have shown usage can have a beneficial effect on dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and management of menorrhagia. May offer additional health benefits such as prevention of osteoporosis.

Additional Information

Additional Information:
Singh MM. (2001) Centchroman, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, as a contraceptive and for the management of hormone-related clinical disorders. Med Res Rev 21(4): 302-47.

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