Should the Loop and QS be available in the United States?
Reason for the survey: To gather evidence to justify spending money for FDA approval for two safe and 97% effective methods called “the Loop” intrauterine device (IUD) and “QS permanent contraception for women”.
Why should I take this survey: To help U.S. women get the contraceptives they need and want and that are affordable so as to democratize fertility management for women.
How long will this survey take: Approximately 15 minutes.
How will I be compensated: If you qualify, ISAF 501(C)3 nonprofit will email you a letter thanking you for your $50 donation.
Background:
Watch two videos (use the back button to return to the survey) and/or read about these two safe and 97% effective nondrug in-office contraceptive methods.
The Loop IUD – is the same shape and material and function as Jack Lippes’ double S Loop IUD used by tens of millions of women in 50 countries from 1962 until 1985 with no hormones or copper so fewer side effects then IUDs of today recommended after puberty, as an emergency contraceptive method, can remain inserted for 10 years, and to be replaced with QS after a women’s last healthy child has arrived.
The QS procedure – is a nonsurgical permanent contraceptive method for women. Using an intrauterine device (IUD) inserter a trained healthcare provider puts 7 tiny (36mg) quinacrine pellets into the uterus without need for general anesthesia twice. The 1st dose is given after a period ends. The 2nd dose is given one month later. The patient can return to work after each 20-minute visit and must keep using their old birth control method for the next 3 months while an immune response to the quinacrine pellets permanently blocks both fallopian tubes 97% of the time (not 99% like having your tubes tied). Blockage can be verified by ultrasound. This method is safe and has been used by more than 200,000 women in over 50 countries with minimal side effects lasting a day or less. Our book of clinical trials is on Amazon and here for free.
Pictured is ISAF’s simple view of fertility management for women. The fertility buck stops with girls and women. They should be allowed to control their own bodies with the best (safe, effective, and free) contraceptive methods available ideally deployed once (not daily) forgotten, and with minimal side effects. What if 95% of U.S. women used contraceptives instead of the 65% that do today?
For the first 15 years after puberty a woman could be advised to time her pregnancies every 2 years spaced by Loops. After a woman doesn’t want to have any more children, she could use the in-office, nonsurgical, no anesthesia required, safe QS procedure instead of surgical tubal ligation to end her fertility. Read more about the QS method here.