GYNO GIRL PRESENTS:
SEX, DRUGS & HORMONES

Hosted by Dr. Sameena Rahman

Welcome to “Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones,” a candid and enlightening podcast hosted by renowned OB/GYN, Dr. Sameena Rahman. Dive into the complex world of women’s health as we explore topics ranging from sexual wellness to hormonal imbalances and everything in between. Join us as we unravel medical mysteries, debunk myths, and bring you the latest in women’s health research and care.

How We Treat Pelvic Pain, Painful Sex, and Sexual Dysfunction
Jennifer Mager Jennifer Mager

How We Treat Pelvic Pain, Painful Sex, and Sexual Dysfunction

Insurance gives you ten minutes for pelvic pain, painful sex, and sexual dysfunction. That's not care — that's a timer. Dr. Rahman sits down with her nurse practitioner and pelvic floor PT to explain what comprehensive sexual health care actually looks like, and why she left insurance behind to deliver it.

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Postpartum to Perimenopause: Bounce-Back Culture, Body Shame, and Normal Anatomy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany
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Postpartum to Perimenopause: Bounce-Back Culture, Body Shame, and Normal Anatomy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany

Between Two Labia is the series filmed in Dr. Rahman's office — in front of the 8-foot vulva — where she sits down with colleagues to have the conversations you actually want to hear. First up: Dr. Shieva Ghofrany on postpartum limbo, why bounce-back culture is doing real harm, normal vulvar anatomy, and what her own health challenges taught her about being a better doctor.

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The New Rules of Women's Health: Research Bias, Systemic Failures, and Becoming the CEO of Your Healthcare with Meghan Rabbitt
Jennifer Mager Jennifer Mager

The New Rules of Women's Health: Research Bias, Systemic Failures, and Becoming the CEO of Your Healthcare with Meghan Rabbitt

Health journalist Meghan Rabbitt spent 25 years translating medicine for women — then Maria Shriver asked her to write a manifesto, and even she was shocked by what she found. In this episode, Dr. Sameena Rahman and Meghan cover the research bias that still shapes your care today, why autoimmune disease and heart disease are so underfunded in women, and how to stop normalizing pain and start advocating for yourself at every appointment.

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ISSWSH 2026 Recap: Testosterone, Research Funding, and Women's Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Tami Rowen
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ISSWSH 2026 Recap: Testosterone, Research Funding, and Women's Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Tami Rowen

Dr. Tami Rowen joins the podcast to recap the ISSWSH 2026 conference and discuss the future of sexual medicine. From testosterone therapy controversies to the lack of research funding for vulvodynia, this conversation explores how sexual health research is evolving and why sexual pleasure and quality of life are finally becoming central to women’s healthcare.

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What Is Sex Therapy? Pleasure, Shame, and Sexual Wellness with Dr. Shannon Chavez
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What Is Sex Therapy? Pleasure, Shame, and Sexual Wellness with Dr. Shannon Chavez

Sex therapy isn’t awkward demonstrations or outdated homework assignments. It’s about intimacy, safety, and learning how to feel at home in your body. Dr. Shannon Chavez joins the podcast to break down sexual shame, vaginismus, compulsive sexual behaviors, and why pleasure literacy matters. If you’ve ever felt broken around sex, this episode will reframe everything.

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Global Women's Health: Maternal Mortality, Menopause, and Cultural Barriers with Dr. Sadia Malick
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Global Women's Health: Maternal Mortality, Menopause, and Cultural Barriers with Dr. Sadia Malick

From rural Pakistan to the UK, Dr. Sadia Malick has seen the full spectrum of women’s healthcare. In this episode, we explore why maternal mortality remains concentrated in just four countries, how menopause symptoms differ across cultures, and why stigma continues to block women from accessing hormone therapy and preventive care. This is a global conversation about education, equity, and what women everywhere deserve.

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POTS, MCAS, and the Overlooked Venous System with Dr. Alexis Cutchins
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POTS, MCAS, and the Overlooked Venous System with Dr. Alexis Cutchins

Dizziness when you stand up. Crushing fatigue. Pelvic pain. You’ve been told it’s “just anxiety”—but it’s not. In this episode, cardiologist Dr. Alexis Cutchins breaks down the real connection between POTS, MCAS, and pelvic venous insufficiency. Learn how conditions like May-Thurner syndrome and microvascular disease are often missed in women, and what treatments can change everything.

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Menopause, Healthcare Access, and the Myth of Having It All with Dr. Sharon Malone
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Menopause, Healthcare Access, and the Myth of Having It All with Dr. Sharon Malone

Dr. Sharon Malone—OB-GYN, bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk, and Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Health—joins Gyno Girl for a powerful conversation on menopause, racial bias in medicine, and why only 1% of eligible Black women are receiving hormone therapy. From systemic barriers in healthcare to the myth of “having it all,” this episode is an urgent look at what needs to change in women’s midlife care.

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Estrogen Matters: Fighting Decades of Fear with Dr. Avrum Bluming
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Estrogen Matters: Fighting Decades of Fear with Dr. Avrum Bluming

Dr. Avrum Bluming—oncologist and co-author of Estrogen Matters—shares the decades-long fight to overturn estrogen fear, what the FDA got wrong, and why hormone therapy after breast cancer isn’t the risk you’ve been told. With over 25 studies showing no increased risk, it’s time to replace outdated fear with current science.

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80 Million Women Over 40, But Most Still Don't Know Their Options: Dr. Kelly Casperson
Jennifer Mager Jennifer Mager

80 Million Women Over 40, But Most Still Don't Know Their Options: Dr. Kelly Casperson

With only 4,100 certified menopause clinicians and over 80 million women over 40, the care gap is staggering. Dr. Kelly Casperson—urologist, bestselling author, and women’s health advocate—joins to discuss why grassroots advocacy matters, how culture shapes our menopause experience, and why so many women still don’t know their options. We talk testosterone, estrogen access, and how to reach the women who aren’t online.

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PMDD and Perimenopause: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Jennifer Mager Jennifer Mager

PMDD and Perimenopause: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What happens when hormonal mood shifts feel like watching yourself burn down your life on repeat? This episode unpacks PMDD—premenstrual dysphoric disorder—and how it becomes exponentially worse during perimenopause. Learn about diagnosis using DRSP tracking, progesterone sensitivity, and treatment options, including Vitex, Duavee, SSRIs, and promising research on ulipristal. If you’ve ever felt hijacked by your own hormones, this one’s for you.

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What Ozempic Does to Your Sex Drive (Nobody's Talking About This)
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What Ozempic Does to Your Sex Drive (Nobody's Talking About This)

GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming metabolic health—but what are they doing to your sex drive? This episode exposes the connection between reward, dopamine, and libido that no one’s discussing. If you’ve felt different on these meds, you’re not imagining it.

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Trauma, PTSD, Childbirth Trauma, and Sexual Dysfunction with Erika Kelley
Jennifer Mager Jennifer Mager

Trauma, PTSD, Childbirth Trauma, and Sexual Dysfunction with Erika Kelley

Award-winning psychologist Erika Kelley joins GynoGirl Presents to explore how trauma—from childbirth or past experiences—can live in the body and disrupt sexual health. From “smiling PTSD” to pelvic floor dysfunction, this powerful conversation dives into the mind-body connection, real treatment options, and how to reclaim your health after trauma.

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Episode 100: A Major Win for Women's Health & Answers to Your Top Questions
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Episode 100: A Major Win for Women's Health & Answers to Your Top Questions

In this 100th episode, we reflect on a major win in women’s health—the FDA’s removal of the boxed warning on vaginal estrogen. Join host Dr. Sameena Rahman and NP Karen Bradley as they answer your top questions about perimenopause, libido, UTIs, weight gain, GLP-1 meds, and why talking to your partner about sex matters more than ever.

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Why Stress Management Actually Changes Your Biology | Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi
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Why Stress Management Actually Changes Your Biology | Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi

Stress isn’t just in your head—it rewires your biology. Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi shares how stress affects blood sugar, sleep, hormones, and long-term health, and why women need whole-person solutions during midlife. From glucose monitors to weightlifting, this episode is a guide to reclaiming your well-being.

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Take Back Your Health: Longevity Medicine and Starting Early to Optimize Your Menopause Transition | Dr. Jila Senemar
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Take Back Your Health: Longevity Medicine and Starting Early to Optimize Your Menopause Transition | Dr. Jila Senemar

Dr. Jila Senemar, a Miami OB‑GYN blending longevity medicine with menopause care, explains why women should start optimizing their health in their 30s—not wait for symptoms in their 50s. She breaks down the biomarkers most doctors miss, why muscle—not cardio—is the foundation of midlife health, and how protein, peptides, and personalized prevention can change the trajectory of menopause. This episode is a roadmap for any woman ready to take a proactive, science‑based approach to her future health.

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