#Askevvy Contributor

Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD

Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified gynecologist and women’s health specialist at Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics. She specializes in Menopause Care, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Pain, and more.

Dr. Rahman sits on the board of multiple organizations, including:

The Board of Directors for HEART Women and Girls https://hearttogrow.org/
The BOARD of Directors of ISSWSH www.isswsh.org, as well as serving on both educational and scientific committee
The Educational Committee for www.menopause.org

Dr. Rahman is a medical advisor to Evvy.

#AskEvvy Articles by Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Stop Discharge Every Day

If you’re wondering how to stop discharge every day, the short answer is that you can’t. Keep reading to learn more about why discharge is normal, and how to spot unhealthy discharge.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Why Do I Keep Getting BV?

One of the most common questions from the Evvy community is “Why do I keep getting BV?” Learn more about why your BV keeps coming back.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How Do You Know if You Have BV?

Other conditions can cause similar symptoms to bacterial vaginosis. So how do you know if you have BV? Learn how to know if you have BV, plus how to treat it.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Is Douching Safe?

Learn whether douching is safe & why it can be harmful to vaginal health. Understand the risks of douching and how it affects your body's cleaning process.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Does the Candida Diet Work?

Find out if the candida diet works to treat Candida overgrowth, prevent yeast infections & improve overall vaginal health by cutting out sugar.

A macro photo of lactobacillli – the protective bacteria. Here, there is too much lactobacilli causing the infection – vaginal lactobacillosis

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is Lactobacillosis?

So what happens when lactobacilli go rogue and become the cause of an infection? Yes, you can have too much of a good thing, and it’s called vaginal lactobacillosis (VL).

Vaginal Microbiome 101

What Is Prevotella Bacteria?

Prevotella bacteria are anaerobic microbes found in the body. They are key to the gut microbiome but can signal infection in the vaginal microbiome.

a close-up photo of red and white microbes in the vaginal microbiome some of which can influence your likelihood of viral STIs

Vaginal Microbiome 101

What Is the Link Between the Vaginal Microbiome and STIs?

The health of the vaginal microbiome has been linked to fertility issues, pregnancy outcomes, your risk of developing certain cancers, and even your likelihood of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

A macro image of candida - a bacteria responsible for yeast infection

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Tell if You Have a Yeast Infection

From thick, clumpy white discharge to itching and an uncomfortable burning sensation, here’s how to tell if you have a yeast infection.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Gardnerella Vaginalis Treatment

If you have symptoms, Gardnerella vaginalis can be treated with antibiotics. Learn about treatment and prevention for Gardnerella vaginalis.

a close-up photo of a bottle of coconut oil used for vaginal dryness

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can You Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Dryness?

Vaginal dryness is a frustratingly common condition. Although it's most common in menopause, it can affect women at any age and can be uncomfortable to deal with. While there are plenty of tried-and-tested treatments, many people turn to home remedies, like coconut oil for vaginal dryness, as an alternative to over-the-counter products or prescription options.

A macro image of a woman using hyaluronic acid for skincare which can also be used for vaginal dryness.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can I Use Hyaluronic Acid for Vaginal Dryness?

Topical treatments for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (including vaginal dryness) include vaginal estrogen and hormone-free vaginal moisturizers — including ones containing hyaluronic acid.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Home Remedies for Yeast Infections and BV: Do They Work?

Explore effective home remedies for yeast infections, backed by science, & learn if natural solutions can help with yeast infections and BV.

Sex & Relationships

BV Treatment for Men: Understanding Male Partner Treatment

Learn about BV treatment for men, the role men play in bacterial vaginosis transmission, and how it affects their female partners during sexual activity.

A close-up image of BV bacteria and a blue yeast co-infecting at the same time

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can You Get BV and a Yeast Infection at the Same Time?

BV and yeast infections at the same time are usually nothing more than a nuisance, but they can sometimes cause further complications if left untreated, so it's important to understand the difference between them, why they occur, and how to treat them.

Close-up photo of genital warts caused by HPV, the most common STI

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is HPV and How Do You Get It?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are hundreds of different types of HPV, most of which are harmless and won't cause any issues. Some strains of HPV, however, can cause genital warts and different types of cancer. Read this article to learn about the causes of HPV, and what you can do about it.

Close-up of hands opening a vaginal suppository of boric acid

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Insert a Vaginal Suppository

Watch our tutorial to learn the proper technique for inserting a vaginal suppository safely and effectively.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Test for a Yeast Infection

Think you might have a yeast infection or have a yeast infection that keeps coming back? Read our expert step-by-step guide to yeast infection testing.