long-acting reversible contraception

Long-acting reversible contraception means a substance, device or technique intended to prevent a person conceiving, or, if conception has occurred, implantation of the foetus in the person's uterus, and that are:

• effective for an extended period of time without any action on the part of the person and
• can be removed or discontinued

Examples of long-acting reversible contraception include:

• contraceptive injections - ie Depo-Provera
• contraceptive implants
• intra uterine device (IUD)