WHO proposes more clarity for the terminology surrounding levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices

The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device is one of the most effective forms of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). LARC has many advantages for women in terms of convenience and ease of continuation.

The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device is equally effective in women of all ages (when using the pill, patch or vaginal ring, younger women have significantly higher contraceptive failure rates than older women). Other potential advantages of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device include its role in treating menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea.