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At Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy and West Houston, Texas, we pride ourselves in professional, quality, and relationship-based care that our patients can trust. Fundamental to our approach to care are preventive services, such as well-woman visits. Not unlike other disciplines, OB-GYNs like Drs. Jenkins, Roy, and Ikwuagwu believe in preventing and managing what can be […]
“My schedule is packed.” “I feel fine.” “It’s so embarrassing to talk about.” “I’m not planning to get pregnant.” “I’m not sexually-active.” “I’ve already gone through menopause.” There are plenty of arguments for avoiding an annual well woman examination. There are two compelling reasons to schedule this painless, less-than-an-hour visit: It could save your life. […]
A woman should visit her gynecologist, starting early in life and on a regular basis. We at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy, TX have taken great care to design an office that is comfortable and inviting. Drs. Jenkins, Roy, Ramirez and Ikwuagwu are sensitive to your needs, and treat you and your situation […]
Almost 300 of the state’s 1,500 obstetricians and gynecologists are concentrated in the Houston area. One of the benefits of living in this populous region is the variety of healthcare providers you can trust with your health and the health of your growing baby. When choosing an OB-GYN for pregnancy in Katy, Texas, at Jenkins […]
Obstetric procedures are just one part of what our team provides for patients in our practice. Women living in and around the area of Katy, TX are welcome to visit our practice to discuss their OBGYN needs. Our practice is proud to help expand families, and patients who are considering conception will want to work […]
For patients who are searching for a professional “near me” in the Katy, TX community who offers obstetrics care, we encourage them to book an appointment at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine. Our professionals include obstetrician/gynecologists with experience in providing care to women of all ages who are dealing with concerns of the reproductive […]
The desire to determine when and if to have a baby has been present in most cultures, throughout recorded history. The doctors at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine share this glimpse into the history of contraceptive methods to emphasize the safe, convenient options now available to women in the Katy area. Ancient times From […]
Women who do not want to have children have a number of birth control options available to them, including several that are permanent. Tubal ligation is a surgery that blocks a woman’s Fallopian tubes. It keeps the egg from moving through the ovary into the uterus, thus preventing pregnancy. It is a permanent procedure that […]
Knowing when you’re ready to start a family or add another child to your family is a big decision that’s not often taken lightly. Patients consider their health, lifestyle, finances, and a host of other factors when making one of the biggest decisions of their lives. Just as critical is the decision that your family […]
Women today have many options in birth control, including temporary, long term, and permanent solutions. The most popular type of contraception around the world is sterilization. It offers many benefits; however, it is not a decision to be taken lightly. When you visit Dr. Jenkins, he will explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives so that […]
Hearing that she needs a hysterectomy can cause a woman to feel many different types of emotions. From fear of the unknown to relief for ending the troubles she may have been having to sadness over losing part of what makes her feel like a woman, the days after hearing the news can be an […]
Occasionally after determining that a patient needs to have a hysterectomy, she will ask if a tummy tuck operation can be performed at the same time. Perhaps she’s been planning the tummy tuck anyway, it’s always been a thought in the back of her mind, or she believes that it’s a good opportunity to tighten […]