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At Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine in the Houston, Texas community, our providers talk regularly with women interested in preventing pregnancy, even in sexual relationships. Openly talking about your contraceptive needs can help us in allowing you to choose one or more options that fit your lifestyle. There are many types of birth control that ensure everyone has […]

At Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy and West Houston, Texas, we support women at every stage and phase of life, including when you and your spouse or partner are ready to grow your family.  Family planning guidance  Of course, the support that our specialists provide starts with a consultation, and what we discuss during this […]

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 […]

For years, oral contraceptives worked one way: Patients took active pills for three weeks, then took a week of sugar pills, during which they experienced their monthly menstrual cycle. While this offered women pregnancy prevention as well as a level of predictability, it did little to minimize PMS or other symptoms women experience during their […]

If a pregnancy isn’t part of your plan for the near future but you’re sexually active, it’s important to consider your options for birth control. From progestin-only birth control to condoms, IUDs to the vaginal birth control ring, there are so many options that it’s easy to be confused. Dr. Taryll Jenkins of Jenkins Obstetrics, […]

If you’re expecting a baby now or planning for a baby in the future, there are likely many thoughts and questions in your mind. As your friends, family, and random strangers in the grocery store will tell you, “A baby changes everything.” Truth be told, it is nearly impossible to be completely prepared for parenthood. […]

A great deal of thought and planning usually occurs before a couple decides to start a family. For every woman, “the right time” is a very personal choice. This is the case whether she is considering having her first child or a second or third. In between those times in which family expansion is a […]

There may be nothing in life that’s more frustrating and heartbreaking than not getting pregnant when you’re actively trying. However, many couples across the country must address this reality. It can cause tears, anger, misplaced resentment, and feelings of guilt. It can feel like the whole world is getting pregnant and having babies while every […]

It’s often quoted that making the decision to have a baby is making a decision to forever change your life. For some women, the path to parenthood is uneventful. She makes the decision, gets pregnant quickly, and is soon holding a newborn baby in her arms. For others, months of trying lead to repeated disappointment, […]

Many women grow up dreaming of what their families will look like. Whether it’s planned to see one child at the dinner table or a basketball team full of boys, seeing those dreams of your future family slip away after months or years of trying to get pregnant can be heartbreaking. Suddenly pregnant women and […]

Every woman has an important decision to make when determining her ideals for family planning. In the stage of life where pregnancy is not ideal, contraception becomes an important factor to consider. To learn more about your ideal form of contraception in Katy, schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and goals with Dr. Jenkins. […]

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 […]