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Planning a family is an essential part of many women’s lives. Planning for the future consists of many considerations, including the financial implication of starting a family. You may have been looking to the future, thinking about how you want to be a new mom, but you are not quite ready. And then suddenly, you […]
You make decisions all day long, every day. Some are trivial and some are important, but few are truly life changing. One of those rare, monumental decisions is the choice to become a parent. Planning your Katy, TX, family begins right here, at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Taryll L Jenkins is here […]
The best way to get your child’s life and your experience in motherhood, started right is with careful family planning. Katy, TX, OB/GYN, Dr. Taryll Jenkins, can help you with every aspect of planning your family. Before you get pregnant When you and your partner decide to have a family, there are many factors to […]
In a perfect world, starting or expanding a family would be simple. You decide the time is best, discontinue the use of any birth control, and then, within a few months, announce that the newest member of your family is on the way. That is how it is for about nine of ten couples who […]
If you have been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant, you are not alone. Infertility issues affect approximately one out of every ten American couples. As devastating as this situation may seem, it is rarely an insurmountable problem. For many infertile couples, medical treatment or simply time and patience can result in a successful pregnancy, and […]
When it’s time to expand a family by having a baby, most couples believe that getting pregnant will be as easy as having sex without contraception. This is a common misconception as the timing must be nearly perfect in order to result in a pregnancy. In fact, most couples have a window of only a […]
Located in Katy, TX, Drs Taryll L. Jenkins, Roy, Ramirez and Ikwuagwu of Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine offers family planning services to women and their partners. Family planning involves deciding the timing of when to have children, how many, and how close or far apart they are spaced. This may include counseling and education […]
Selecting the best method of birth control is a very personal choice. It can also be a confusing one. It is important to understand your options. For long-term, but not permanent, birth control many women choose an intrauterine device (IUD), such as Mirena. What is Mirena IUD? This is a small, flexible, plastic device in […]
Many women ask what the best method of birth control is. There is no simple answer to that question. Choosing your method of birth control is a very important and very personal decision. In addition to lifestyle choices and personal preferences, your body is unique. Most birth control methods have some potential side effects. However, […]
When deciding on which birth control method to use, women have several factors they should consider. Key considerations include effectiveness, side effects, and convenience. While some birth control methods require the patient to self-manage, such as birth control pills, other plans require no effort. Intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control implants, and permanent sterilization (hysterectomy for […]
Reproductive medicine continues to evolve as new and improved technologies, treatments and medications are developed. In the area of contraception, patients of Dr. Taryll Jenkins benefit from comprehensive care. One option worth considering is Nexplanon, an implanted form of hormonal birth control. How Houston patients are benefitting from Nexplanon One of the primary advantages of […]
Birth control pills can seem like the perfect drug. They prevent unplanned pregnancies, can make your periods more regular and lighter, and can even improve hormonal imbalances that cause acne. While they do have great benefits, the best of which is helping users avoid pregnancy, they can also have unexpected side effects. Dr. Taryll Jenkins […]