# ConProject-001

> **NIH NIH R01** · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · 2020 · $356,477

## Abstract

High rates of contraceptive dissatisfaction, switching, and discontinuation in the US demand new
approaches to contraceptive acceptability and promotion. Behavioral models of contraceptive use have failed
to address sexuality, even though contraception is designed for sexual activity. By following new
contraceptive users across 12 months, this study will 1) document sexual acceptability for a variety of
contraceptive methods, 2) determine associations between sexual acceptability and continuation over time,
and 3) set the stage for the creation of new, more valid sexuality measures to be used in future reproductive
health research and interventions. The proposal catalyzes a patient-centered approach to contraception that
has the potential to improve women's experiences with their methods. Research from this program could
ultimately be used to help match women with the method(s) they will find the most sexually acceptable—
methods they will like and use—thereby helping women fully realize the social, economic, and health
benefits of contraception.
RELEVANCE (See instructions):
Many effective contraceptives are available today, but half of women discontinue use within a year due to
dissatisfaction with available methods. Women have requested oral contraception to be used immediately in
advance of infrequent intercourse. This proposed “On Demand” Contraceptive Center is focused on the
development of effective, safe, acceptable contraceptives for women which block ovulation to prevent
pregnancy.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9933076
- **Project number:** 5R01HD095661-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
- **Principal Investigator:** Jenny A. Higgins
- **Activity code:** R01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $356,477
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → 2022-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9933076

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9933076, ConProject-001 (5R01HD095661-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9933076. Licensed CC0.

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