Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) | |
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Background | |
Type | Hormonal |
First use | 1957 |
Pregnancy rates (first year) | |
Perfect use | ? |
Typical use | ? |
Usage | |
Reversibility | Yes |
User reminders | ? |
Advantages and disadvantages | |
STI protection | No |
Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin preparations: