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Black Women’s Health Podcast

Black Women's Health - Unfiltered. Honest. Necessary.

Hosted by Dr. Sharan A Rahman, a board-certified OBGYN bring clarity, truth, and real medical insight to the health issues Black women face every day.

Who is this site for?

DoctorRahman.com is a health education platform created for Black women navigating fibroids, pregnancy, midlife, menopause, and every day health decisions. We focus on clear medical facts, thoughtful critique and practical options - without fearmongering or fluff.

Moving From Awareness to Action: Fibroids

Fibroids are common, often debilitating, and still poorly addressed - especially for Black Women. Awareness alone isn't enough. This brief survey is part of a larger effort to better understand women's real experiences and move the conversation toward meaningful solutions.

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Recent Episodes

Fibroids: How to Get a Proper Evaluation
Feb. 25, 2026

Fibroids: How to Get a Proper Evaluation

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses key points in getting a proper evaluation of your fibroids.
Fibroids: I Don't Want to Have Surgery
Feb. 18, 2026

Fibroids: I Don't Want to Have Surgery

In this episode of Black Women's Health podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses non-surgical options for uterine fibroids. Often "I don't want surgery" gets said because women aren't clear on their options and are seeking more informat...
Fibroids Causing Pain with Sex
Feb. 11, 2026

Fibroids Causing Pain with Sex

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses pain with sex caused by fibroid tumors. If sex hurts and you have fibroids- that's not weakness. That's anatomy. Deep pain s often mechanical. But because ...

Recent Blog Posts

Am I Truly Invisible? How Treatment Limitations and Research Priorities Shaped Fibroid Care
Feb. 18, 2026

Am I Truly Invisible? How Treatment Limitations and Research Prioriti…

Fibroids are among the most common conditions affecting women of reproductive age.They are routinely diagnosed and widely recognized within gynecology.Yet many women — particularly Black women, who bear a disproportionate burden — de…

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Vitamin D & Fibroids: What Every Woman Should Know”
Dec. 3, 2025

Vitamin D & Fibroids: What Every Woman Should Know”

Fibroids are incredibly common, and while women of all backgrounds experience them, Black women often experience them earlier, bigger, and with more symptoms. Many women quietly suffer through heavy bleeding, fatigue, anemia, pain, or fertility stru…

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Fibroid Prevention: 3 Step to Reduce Risk , Catch Them Early, and Protect Your Health
Aug. 12, 2025

Fibroid Prevention: 3 Step to Reduce Risk , Catch Them Early, and Pro…

Fibroids affect millions of women - and Black women face the highest risk - yet most don't know you can take action before symptoms start. If you're African American, Vitamin D deficient or have a family history of fibroids, your chances are higher.…

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