Extended cycle contraceptive pills help Katy women prevent pregnancy and minimize their monthly periods

Cycle Pills at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy Area

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 monthly period.

Today, women have additional options with extended cycle pills. Physicians of Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy, TX, has helped countless women understand their birth control options. He tells patients that extended cycle pills are very similar to traditional birth control pills; however, instead of taking sugar pills every fourth week, patients continuously take the active pills, typically for three months.

Advantages of extended cycle pills

Delaying or eliminating monthly menstruation
Lessening of cramps, bloating, mood swings, and other menstruation symptoms
The ability to adjust your menstrual cycle for life events

For some, their monthly menstrual cycle is reassurance that their body is working properly. Others believe that a “normal” cycle is 28 days and worry that extending it is not healthy. However, studies have shown that it is safe and effective to delay or skip monthly periods and there is not a “normal” cycle. Women who are not on birth control pills have cycles that vary greatly.

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New patients please call:
855-346-8610

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281-347-2600

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Having fewer and lighter periods often appeals to patients who experience:

Heavy bleeding or long and painful menstrual cycles.
Significant bloating, breast soreness, or mood swings in the days prior to menstruation
Trouble using tampons or sanitary pads
Health conditions that get worse during menstruation, such as endometriosis, anemia, migraines, or asthma
An upcoming event like a wedding, a vacation, or a work conference that would be make dealing with their monthly period inconvenient

Call us at 855-346-8610 today.

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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.

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 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 and Houston, 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’s 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.