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Conditions to consider when choosing birth control
Now more than ever, there are many more birth control options for women who are sexually active but who want to prevent a pregnancy. From pills to patches and condoms to diaphragms, each type of birth control has its own advantages and concerns. Some types of birth control come with daily or weekly requirements while others mean pausing an intimate moment to get them into place.
Dr. Taryll Jenkins of Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine has been helping his patients prepare for or prevent pregnancy for many years. Knowing which method of birth control will suit a patient’s health and lifestyle best, Dr. Jenkins often counsels patients on the best choice for their unique needs. Some conditions to consider when making your birth control choice include:
- Cost: Will you be paying out of pocket for your birth control or will insurance cover some of the cost? Some methods, such as the IUD, have a greater upfront cost while others, such as the pill, require a monthly payment that adds up over time.
- Convenience: Do you want a birth control that you can “set and forget” or will you remember to take a pill every single day. Will you be comfortable pausing before sex to insert or put on a barrier method of protection?
- Effectiveness: While the only method of birth control that is 100% effective is abstinence, many others have very low fail rates. However, many of those rates assume that the patient will remember to take a pill, remove and apply a patch, or remove and reinsert a ring on time every day, week, or month.
- Lifestyle: Could you want a baby next month? Or in six months? Or are you sure that pregnancy is off the table for a few years. Some of the most effective and convenient methods of birth control are those that can prevent pregnancy for several years, such as the IUD. However, if pregnancy may be in your near future, you may want to consider a birth control that can be stopped without requiring a trip to your gynecologist.
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Birth control is a big, and extremely personal choice. What works best for your sister or your best friend may not work well for you. To make sure you make the right decision, speak honestly with your doctor about your concerns and desires for birth control. With questions or for more information about birth control, please contact the office of Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine.
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We offer general care, gynecology, and obstetrics services that span all
stages of a woman's life. Dr. Taryll L.
Jenkins, MD, received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his Doctorate of
Medicine from Meharry
Medical College School of Medicine, TN. He completed his residency training at the
University of Texas and Hermann Hospital, TX and is Board-certified from the American College of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, with years of research experience.
Having graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Biological
Chemistry in 2011, Dr. Stephanie
Roy received her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2015 from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Today,
she is a leading Board-certified physician who works hard to provide you and your family with
high-quality services. In addition to spending time at the practice, Dr. Roy possesses extensive
volunteer experience in the community. She was also a tutor at the Medical Careers Diversity Program
in 2012 and, since then, has spent her free time volunteering for the St. Vincent’s Clinic.
Dr. Tiffany Ikwuagwu is passionate about caring for the diverse communities in Katy, TX. Having completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Houston, her medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine, and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the McGovern Medical School, she worked as principal investigator on a research project with Dr. Nana Ankumah at UT Houston. A member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Ikwuagwu has served in several leadership roles and has made many contributions to the community.
Yara Ramirez, MD, earned her
Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University and her doctorate in medicine from the University
of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where she also completed her residency. She won the
Resident Teaching Award from UTMB’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for two consecutive
years.
Dr. Ramirez has researched extensively on many obstetrics-related topics. She has been a Junior
Fellow Representative for the UTMB Residency Program and a Medical Student Education Committee
Member at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has volunteered for various local
and foreign community programs. Her fluency in Spanish and French is an asset to her organization.
Nadia Alexander is a Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center. With seven years of experience in women’s health and a focus on obstetrics and ambulatory gynecology (vaginitis, UTI, and vaginal bleeding), she provides quality, compassionate care to patients in various stages of reproductive life. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is the lead contact for our Telehealth service.
