Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are birth control methods that provide effective contraception for an extended period of time without requiring user action.
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Available LARC methods include:
Shorter-acting methods that are sometimes considered LARC:
LARC methods have been shown to be both more effective in typical use for preventing pregnancy and significantly more cost-effective than traditional contraceptive methods such as oral contraceptive pills and condoms.[1]
The United Kingdom Department of Health has actively promoted LARC use since 2008, particularly for young people;[2] following on from the October 2005 National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines.[3] Giving advice on these methods of contraception has been included in the 2009 Quality and Outcomes Framework "good practice" for primary care.[4]
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