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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

Black Maternal Health Week: Support Her!
April 15, 2026

Black Maternal Health Week: Support Her!

Black Maternal Health Week: Aptril 11-17, 2026
Fibroids: You Have a Part to Play
April 8, 2026

Fibroids: You Have a Part to Play

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahmanm gets"real" with Black Women regarding expectations and answers to questions about fibroids.
Ulipristal: Was It Too Good or That Bad?
April 1, 2026

Ulipristal: Was It Too Good or That Bad?

In this episode of Black Women’s Health podcast, Dr Rahman talks about the drug, Ulipristal. With this drug, it felt like we might have something different.- Not just another way to manage symptoms.- Not just another pathway ...

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 for develop…

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