Black Women’s Health

In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Sharan Abdul Rahman speaks with personal coach Rhonda Williams about finding joy, purpose and wellbeing after 40. Together they discuss practical strategies to help women prioritize themseles and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Website: https://rhondaonamission.com Black Women's Health podcast: https://doctorrahman.com

Hear her uplifting story and be inspired..

Insightful and informative interview with Dr. Bhuchitra Singh, John Hopkins researcher who has spent 10+ years researching fibroids. His most recent paper question whether it makes sense to give women in the US annual ultrasound: Does it save money? How does this help women? Great Interview. 5 Stars. Cost-effectiveness of Ultrasound Screening for Uterine Fibroids in the United States Educational v...

Let's have a heart to heart conversation. Fibroids are one the many female health issues that have gone underfunded and under- researched. I look forwards to sharing more about fibroids and in the near future and how our understanding of fibroids may change. I will continue to shed light on topical female health issues. I'm Dr. Rahman, board certified OBGYN - I focus on Black women's h...

It's an awkward question, but it needs to be asked?

Black Maternal Health Week: Aptril 11-17, 2026

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahmanm gets"real" with Black Women regarding expectations and answers to questions about fibroids.

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 to surgery. But a way to: - treat women earlier- reduce the need for surgery- give women more optionsHear the story.

In this episode of Black Woman’s Health, Dr. Rahman shines the light on the plight of women experiencing symptomatic fibroids and talks directly to her- asking for her involvement to help to lead to change. You are not alone. Share your experience: Fibroid Survey

Mr. Javant Benton took control of his health - early and intentionally. So why are women with fibroids so often told to wait? In this episode of Black Women's Health podcast, Dr, Rahman explores what this transformation reveals about how we approach women's health and whether there's room to think differently.

In this episode of ⁠Black Women's Health Podcast⁠ , Dr Rahman talks about an almost medical breakthrough for women with fibroid tumor and what it means for women today. Share your fibroid experience: Fibroids2026

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses how this disclosure raises interesting questions such as what environment allowed them to form. Irregardless, if you have fibroids - know that you are not alone. Share your fibroid experience: Fibroids2026

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses key points in getting a proper evaluation of your fibroids.

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 information.

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 it's private... it's dismissed. This conversation matters. If you have been told that you have fibroids, please share your experience by completing the fol...

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses both the challenges of large fibroids when contemplating pregnancy and the challenges of large fibroids during pregnancy.

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast , Dr. Rahman discusses concerns, questions and information a woman with fibroids should discuss with her gynecologist.

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks to a group of women with large fibroids but no abnormal bleeding. The question is "Should she be concerned?"

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman discusses the abnormal uterine bleeding which is the number one symptom associated with uterine fibroids. She discusses the reason careful evaluation is needed, the unanswered questions and two potentially low cost treatment options for excessive bleeding. Women with fibroids are invited to complete the Fibroids2026 survey to provide...

Pain, bleeding, pelvic pressure and now your OBGYN orders a pelvic ultrasound. You get the report in your patient portal but WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Honestly, fibroid imaging reports are written for doctors, not patients. That's appropriate but what's missing is a patient friendly translation. We 're asking women with fibroids to complete a short survey to better understand the diagnosis ex...

Women with fibroids and anemia how that the real challenge isn't the holiday events but the challenge of trying function, trying to prepare, trying to enjoy the holidays with little to no energy. Let's break the silence of women suffering with fibroids.

In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr Rahman continues her discussion regarding fibroids, how rssearch is lagging and what Black women can do. Participate in the Fibroid Project

In this episode of Black Women's Health, Dr. Rahman talks about the presence of uterine fibroids while pregnant. Pregnant with Fibroids and Scared taps into the exact fear, isolation and uncertainty pregnant women actually feel - especially Black women, who often feel dismissed in clinical spaces. Sadly high quality data/research on the relationship between fibroids and pregnancy outcome is li...

In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks about uterine fibroids which are incredibly common, incredibly disruptive and incredibly ignored. Fibroids affect up to 80% of Black women by the age of 50 yr. Often treatment focuses on surgery. But there is a whole area of research - quiet, underfunded, promising- that rarely gets translated to clinical care: vitamin D.* Black...

Another perennial.. Another favorite..In this episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman talks with Ms. Beverly who grow up in North Philadelphia eating and loving pork. She learned about food choices from Dick Gregory. She learned from and was personal friends with Dr. Sebi. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to change the way we eat - not from guilt, not from shame, but...