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Health and wellness are important in a woman’s life. Often, as she gets busy taking care of her children and family, remembering their doctor appointments, soccer games, and favorite foods, she forgets or puts off her own personal health care. Woman’s health is made up of more than simply eating well and exercising frequently, it requires regular checkups with a physician to ensure that the body remains healthy.
Gynecology is the field of medicine that is centered on a woman’s reproductive system. For some women, their annual gynecological checkup is the only regular medical checkup that they receive. This is why it’s critical for a woman to have a trusting relationship with her gynecologist. Dr. Taryll Jenkins in Katy, TX, has been helping care for women and helping them start their families for many years. He, and his entire team, not only provide expert care but also take the time to form trusted relationships with their patients in order to promote overall health and wellness.
Some of the services provided at the Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine practice include annual Pap smear testing and pelvic exams, family planning and fertility treatments, hormone management, STD testing, and diagnosis and treatment of cysts, urinary incontinence, and painful or heavy periods. Some of the services provided at the Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine practice include annual Pap smear testing and pelvic exams, family planning and fertility treatments, hormone management, STD testing, and diagnosis and treatment of cysts, urinary incontinence, and painful or heavy periods.
Annual checkups are important to monitor your health, however, there may be other reasons to call Dr. Jenkins as well. For example:
Severe or unusual menstrual pain or bleeding
Pain in the vagina, pelvic region, or stomach
Discolored or otherwise abnormal vaginal discharge
Irritation of the vulva or vagina including swelling, itching, pain, or sores
Changes in the breast including lumps
If you’re experiencing any of these conditions, it’s important to call Dr. Jenkins to schedule an appointment. Often, women’s health problems can be treated quickly and effectively if you receive help. Over-the-counter medication can occasionally mask the pain or the symptoms, but cannot clear an underlying infection. furthermore, your gynecologist can spot the beginning signs of potential problems before they grow into larger health issues.
For more information about the Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine office or to schedule an appointment, call our office today.
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.