Katy doctors put you at ease about preparing for a well-woman visit

A lot of different factors contribute to your staying happy and healthy. Preparing for a well-woman visit starts with understanding the many aspects of these all-important annual “check-ups” with Drs. Jenkins.

The visit generally includes:

Screening for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis
Testing for anything out of the ordinary, which may indicate the presence of breast, colon, or cervical cancers
Talking about and checking for sexually transmitted infections such as genital herpes and chlamydia
Discussing your options for birth control, including pills, IUDs, and NuvaRing
Learning ways to maintain a healthy weight and avoid associated risks from Type 2 diabetes to breast and endometrial cancers
Sharing your concerns about and getting relief from heavy, painful, or irregular periods
Setting you up for a healthy pregnancy with preconception services that cover everything from vitamin and mineral supplementation to past pregnancy complications and genetic counseling

Well-woman visits may also screen for depression. The doctors will discuss your symptoms, their frequency and severity. Mental illnesses are serious illnesses and you deserve professional care that is sensitive to your unique needs. As partners in your overall health and wellness, the doctors can also go over premenopausal or menopausal symptoms that may be trouble you, problems with getting pregnant, or changes to sexual function such as decreased libido or pain during sex.

If it’s a problem to you, it’s a problem to the doctors

Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to bring your concerns to them. Be prepared to discuss medical history, current medications and supplements, and feel free to bring any medical records with you to your next appointment.

An open relationship is vital to detecting many problems early and getting appropriate treatment. As your needs change, so will the nature of your visits. They look forward to your call!

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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.