Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

LARC will stop you from getting pregnant for a number of months or years. There are two types of LARC that you can use:

• a contraceptive implant that is placed under the skin of your arm – lasts for up to 3 years
• an IUD (intrauterine device). This is a small device that is placed inside your uterus – lasts for up to 5 to 10 years

An implant or IUD can be removed when you don’t want to use it anymore.

• Effective, low cost contraception that lasts for a long time.
• You don’t have to remember to use contraception every day.
• Doesn’t interfere with you having sex.
• Once an IUD or implant is removed, fertility returns quickly.
• No one can see that you are using a LARC.

No matter which contraception you choose, using an external condom or an internal condom is the best way to protect yourself against sexually transmissible infections (STIs).