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Centchroman is a new, weekly, orally active contraceptive with weak estrogenic and potent antiestrogenic properties.It is reported to be the first non-hormonal, non-steroidal oral contraceptive. Centchroman acts by inhibiting the implantation of fertilized eggs in the uterus. With the exception of longer menstrual cycles, no side effects have been reported. Another indication under study is the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer.

Central Drug Research Institute (India)

Centchroman is an estrogen antagonist. Centchroman is a synthetic nonsteroidal postcoital antifertility agent.

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