Infertility is a symptom of an underlying disease.Dr. Jenkins understands how stressful it can be when you are faced with the possibility of infertility.He offers limited infertility treatment – diagnosis of the cause of unproductiveness and treatment of certain problems.We recommend that couples who have been trying to conceive for one year without success come in for an assessment.
Women over the age of 35 should consider evaluation after six months of trying, or earlier if you have irregular menstrual cycles.
Dr. Jenkins will begin by consulting with you and your partner, and then he may order tests based on your history.He may request ultrasound diagnostics to look for anatomical abnormalities and order blood work to check for hormonal idiosyncrasies.
It is important to look at the male factor of infertility.In 40 percent of infertile couples, the cause can be traced to the man, and in 40 percent of couples, the cause can be traced to the woman.In about 20 percent of couples, no cause for infertility can be found.
Some of the most common causes of infertility are:
There is much hope for couples dealing with childlessness.More than half of pairs who seek treatment for infertility become pregnant.If you have been trying to conceive without success, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Jenkins.He can help you find the answers you are looking for in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.
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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 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.
Dr. Adebola I. Falae, MD, FACOG received her undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC, and medical degree from University of Rochester Medical School, NY. She completed her residency training at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. Women’s healthcare is her primary concern.
Having graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelors 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 professional 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.