Contraception methods are important to our Katy patients over forty

Contraception Methods Are Important to Our Katy Area Patients Over Forty

Forty is a milestone birthday after which a woman may be faced with saving for retirement while also investing in her children’s college funds. If you have celebrated this birthday, you may be thinking more about how to manage the years leading up to menopause than how to prevent pregnancy. However, this aspect of your reproductive health remains in full swing well into your forties and beyond, depending on when your body goes through menopause.

In a survey of 55 women with an approximate age of 72, only 55 percent reported discussing sex with their physician after they had turned forty. If there is no discussion of sex, then there is not likely discussion of contraception either. This may shed light on another somewhat alarming statistic: 38 percent of pregnancies in women forty and older are unplanned.

If you are over forty and do not want to become pregnant at this time in your life, you benefit from discussing contraception methods with your Katy OBGYN at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine.

At this point in your life, chances are you have used at least one of the common methods of birth control. What you choose now depends on several factors, including whether you want to have children in the future. If the answer is yes, or even a “maybe,” then you want a method that is not permanent, such as:

Oral contraception. This method may be safely used until age 50 as long as you have no history of cardiovascular disease, have normal blood pressure, and do not smoke.
Contraceptive patches or rings. Like oral contraceptives, these methods are also estrogen-based. The benefit lies in not having to remember to take a pill every day.
Implants and IUDs. These methods deliver steady doses of progesterone to inhibit pregnancy. They remain in place until removed by a physician and can provide protection for years.
The copper IUD is an option for the woman who prefers a long-term, non-hormonal method of birth control. While barrier methods do not contain hormones, they present certain challenges that may make them unappealing.

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Birth control is an important topic of discussion that relates to all women who menstruate. When you visit our friendly, experienced team, you can discover the option that will best suit you in your current phase of life. Call 855-346-8610 to schedule your visit.

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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.

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.

Dr. Matthew Mason, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. With a Bachelor of Science in Biology from both the University of Texas at San Antonio and Austin (where he also earned a secondary degree in Business Foundations), he earned his MD from the Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Mason completed his residency at the Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY, at the Jacobs School of Medicine. Known for his expertise in high-risk obstetrics and advanced surgical procedures, he is a published author and a Junior Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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.

Kaila White, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing. She earned her Master’s and Doctorate of Nursing from the University of South Alabama and began her career in 2017 as an oncology nurse in Tampa, FL. Her extensive experience spans medical-surgical, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, labor and delivery, and high-acuity travel nursing. Kaila has also served as an adjunct clinical nursing professor at the University of Houston. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care and empowering women through education and advocacy.

Jacklyn “Jackie” Chestnut, MSN, WHNP-BC, is a compassionate and experienced Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to empowering women through personalized care. With over ten years of experience, she began her career as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Memorial Hermann Memorial City. Jackie holds a BSN from Houston Baptist University and an MSN from Kent State University. Her expertise spans reproductive and sexual health, menopause management, and hormone therapy. Beyond her clinical work, Jackie is actively involved in a Christian women’s nonprofit, where she mentors and fosters community.