long-acting reversible contraception

noun

long-act·​ing reversible contraception ˈlȯŋ-ˈak-tiŋ- 

: birth control (such as IUDs or contraceptive implants) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years)

Examples of long-acting reversible contraception in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 10% of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States currently uses an IUD or other form of long-acting reversible contraception, and about 14% use the pill. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024

Now, with a possible second term for the Trump Administration and more states limiting healthcare for people who can get pregnant, long-acting reversible contraception (aka LARC)—which includes IUDs and implants—has clear appeal with a less than 1% failure rate and years-long efficacy. —Katie Becker, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

long-acting reversible contraception

noun

long-act·​ing reversible contraception ˈlȯŋ-ˈak-tiŋ- 

: birth control (such as IUDs or contraceptive implants) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years)