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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

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Oct. 22, 2026

The Rising of Urgent Care Centers

Urgent care centers have increasingly become a part of our health care system. Join in our conversation with Ms. Jennifer Kirk - a regional director at Midwest Express Clinics. We asked the hard questions: why are urgent care centers needed, what type of services can be provided and we asked about cost. Our questions were answered. Listen to a woman who has worked in different capacities in the our healthcare sytem explain why she choses to work in an urgent care center. We welcome your thought
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Oct. 14, 2026

When You Get Knocked Down

It happens to us all. The following is an inspirational story about a doctor - a Black Woman - and how she overcame . Now she has a message for you.
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Sept. 9, 2026

New Treatment for TNBC- Would You?

A timely conversation with a medical oncologist, Dr Kalinsky regarding new treatment for metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Discussion re: why participation. in clinical trials is important. However, would you consider it? And what about the risks? An insightful conversation - lots of medical information. Someone you love may need to hear this. Medical information for those who really want to know..

Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 18, 2026

Am I Truly Invisible? How Treatment Limitations and Research Priorities Shaped Fibroid Care

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 — describe a per…
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…
Aug. 12, 2025

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

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 for develop…