long-acting reversible contraceptive
noun
plural long-acting reversible contraceptives
: a form of birth control (such as an IUD or contraceptive implant) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years) : larc
… long-acting reversible contraceptives, known as LARCs, are about 20 times more effective than birth control pills …—
Jen Rini
Jen RiniThis long-acting reversible contraceptive is a matchstick-size flexible plastic rod that a doctor inserts under the skin, usually in the upper arm, where it can prevent pregnancy for at least three years, at which time it should be replaced.—Jane E. Brody
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IUDs are long-acting reversible contraceptives and are one of the most effective, mistake-proof methods of birth control.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Long-acting reversible contraceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-acting%20reversible%20contraceptive. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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