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Pill

No non-hormonal birth control pill is FDA-approved in the US. Ormeloxifene (centchroman) is approved and used in India.
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EfficacyLimited evidence see details

Limited evidence: no verifiable efficacy data available.

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CostContact provider

Insurance: Varies

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DurationWeekly pill (ongoing)—
ReversibilityReversible—
STI ProtectionNo—
How it works

Ormeloxifene (centchroman) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of a fertilized egg in the endometrium. It does not suppress ovulation and does not contain estrogen or progestin. It is not FDA-approved in the US.

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PrescriptionRequired Prescription required—
Side effects
  • Menstrual irregularities (delayed or altered periods; rates varied widely across studies, up to about 12%)
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Breast tenderness
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Who shouldn't use this
  • Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS)
  • Recent history of jaundice or hepatic impairment
  • Renal impairment
  • Cervical hyperplasia or chronic cervicitis
  • Pregnancy
  • Hypersensitivity to ormeloxifene
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